shrinkpack
Makes npm installs fast, resilient, and reproducible by caching dependencies locally.
What is shrinkpack?
Shrinkpack is a Node.js tool that caches npm package tarballs locally, allowing for offline and resilient dependency installations. It solves the problem of builds failing due to npm registry outages or removed packages by storing dependencies in your project's source control. It modifies the package-lock.json to point to these local copies, ensuring reproducible builds.
Developers and teams using npm in CI/CD pipelines or environments where network reliability is a concern, and those who prioritize reproducible builds and offline capability.
Developers choose Shrinkpack because it guarantees build reproducibility and resilience without the drawbacks of checking in the entire node_modules directory. It provides a lightweight, cross-platform solution to dependency management that works seamlessly with npm's existing lockfile system.
Overview
Fast, resilient, reproducible builds with npm install.
Use Cases
Best For
- Ensuring CI/CD builds succeed even during npm registry outages
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