Question 1

How do I check if an npm package name is available using Node.js?

Accepted Answer

Install the npm-name library and use `npmName('your-package-name')` which returns a promise resolving to true if available. It handles validation and punctuation checks automatically, as shown in the README examples.

Question 2

Is npm-name better than manually checking the npm website or using npm view?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for automation and efficiency. npm-name provides a programmatic interface with batch checking, while manual methods are slower and not scalable. It also validates naming rules that npm view might miss.

Question 3

Can npm-name guarantee that my package name won't be rejected by npm?

Accepted Answer

No, it cannot guarantee against npm's undocumented similarity checks. While it catches most issues like invalid names or punctuation conflicts, there's still a risk of rejection at publish time, as noted in the limitations.

Question 4

How to check multiple npm names at once?

Accepted Answer

Use the `npmNameMany` function by passing an array of names. It returns a map with availability status for each, making it ideal for comparing several candidates in one call, as demonstrated in the API section.

Question 5

Does npm-name work with scoped packages like @org/package?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports checking scoped package names and organization names starting with '@', as shown in the usage examples where `@ava` returns false and `@abc123` returns true.

Question 6

What happens if the npm registry is down when using npm-name?

Accepted Answer

The checks will fail since it relies on the registry API. You'll need to handle network errors in your code, as there's no built-in retry or fallback mechanism in the library itself.

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