A CLI tool to run multiple npm-scripts in parallel or sequential with glob-like patterns.
npm-run-all is a CLI tool that allows developers to run multiple npm scripts either sequentially or in parallel using glob-like patterns. It solves the problem of verbose script chaining (e.g., `npm run clean && npm run build:css && ...`) and ensures cross-platform compatibility, particularly for Windows users where native parallel execution isn't supported.
Node.js developers and teams who manage complex build processes, monorepos, or projects with multiple npm scripts and need efficient, cross-platform script execution.
Developers choose npm-run-all for its simplicity in reducing script command verbosity, reliable cross-platform parallel execution, and seamless integration with both npm and Yarn workflows.
A CLI tool to run multiple npm-scripts in parallel or sequential.
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Converts verbose commands like 'npm run clean && npm run build:*' into concise ones such as 'npm-run-all clean build:*', reducing redundancy as shown in the motivation section.
Works reliably on Windows where native '&' fails, ensuring consistent behavior across operating systems, a key point in the motivation.
Allows using patterns like 'build:*' to run multiple scripts without listing each, streamlining management of monorepos or projects with many scripts.
Automatically detects and uses Yarn for child scripts if invoked with Yarn, enhancing compatibility without manual setup.
Only operates on scripts defined in package.json, unable to execute arbitrary shell commands or integrate with non-npm task runners, limiting versatility.
Lacks advanced capabilities like error recovery, conditional branching, or inter-script dependencies, which might require additional tooling for complex workflows.
Author's self-admitted unfamiliarity with English could lead to unclear or incomplete documentation, potentially hindering troubleshooting for non-native speakers.