normalize-package-data
Normalizes and validates package.json metadata, used by npm and related tools.
What is normalize-package-data?
normalize-package-data is a Node.js library that cleans, validates, and standardizes package metadata, primarily from package.json files. It ensures consistency by normalizing fields like name, version, dependencies, and repository URLs, and it integrates with npm and related tools to prevent common errors in package management.
Package maintainers, tool developers, and anyone building npm-related utilities that need reliable and consistent package metadata.
Developers choose it because it's the de facto standard for normalizing package.json data in the npm ecosystem, reducing fragmentation and ensuring interoperability between tools with robust validation and flexible warning systems.
Overview
normalizes package metadata, typically found in package.json file.
Use Cases
Best For
- Validating and cleaning package.json files before publication
- Building npm-related tooling that requires consistent metadata
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