wttech/node-wrapper

Node/NPM/NPX wrapper scripts for automatic setup and utilization of Node.js in local or project-specific environments

Node Wrapper(s)

This project provides Node/NPM/NPX wrapper scripts. These scripts automate the setup and utilization of Node.js in local or project-specific environments.

Rationale

The Node.js ecosystem is vast and diverse, leading to several challenges:

1. Multiple Project Requirements: Different projects may require different versions of Node.js, NPM, or NPX. This diversity can lead to conflicts when working on multiple projects simultaneously.

2. Environment Constraints: In certain environments, such as CI/CD pipelines or Docker containers, Node.js may not be installed by default. This can pose challenges in setting up and maintaining the development environment.

3. Version Management: Managing multiple versions of Node.js on the same machine can be complex and error-prone.

The Node Wrapper scripts aim to address these challenges by providing a flexible and easy-to-use solution for managing Node.js versions.

Usage

The wrapper scripts allow you to use different versions of Node.js across various projects without needing a global installation.

To use the wrapper scripts, follow these steps:

1. Copy the scripts to your project directory.
2. Replace the commands in your project scripts:
   • Replace node with sh nodew
   • Replace npm with sh npmw
   • Replace npx with sh npxw

Here's an example:

% sh npxw --version
10.7.0

Please note that a directory named 'node' will be created. Make sure to add it to your VCS ignore list.

Authors

Krystian Panek

License

Node Wrapper is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License")