Node Modules Extravaganza
Allows you to easily switch between many node_modules installation folders.
npm install -g nme
Usage
nme ?
How it works
Creates a .nme folder in your current working directory, where node_modules folders will be named and stored.
Node modules folders managed by nme will contain a .nme.json file that will contain the name.
This way when the folder is activated (renamed to node_modules and moved out of the storage directory) the name is retained for future storage.
nme uses "move" command not "copy"
Examples
nme store pre-upgrade-modules will backup your current installation
nme install new-upgraded-modules will backup your current install and run npm install and name your new install new-upgraded-modules
if your current install is un-named - a name will be generated in the format unnamed-installation001
Managing installed versions
nme list will show your active version
nme use _____ will swap your current version for the one specified in _____
Renaming an installed version
currently the only way to rename an installed version is to store it with a new name, then use the new name
this can be useful if you run npm install and the current name no longer reflects the current install state.
instead you might use nme install new-updates to backup your current installation (if exists) and tag your new installation with a name
Removing old versions
ls .nme will show your old versions, and you may delete them the same way you would delete any other folder.
rm -fr .nme\old-version-name
Performance notes
Set your text editors to exclude .nme directory from searches and listings
Reason For Existence
Most of the time this shouldn't really be needed
- It's nice to have a backup
- Manually switching between backup and current version is only fun the first time