Node Modules Garbage Cleaner

This module allows you to remove lock files (package-lock.json, yarn.lock, pnpm-lock.yaml) and node_modules from your project. It also provides a clean installation of your dependencies using npm, yarn, or pnpm.

Compatibility

The minimum supported version of Node.js is v6.

Usage

Installation

npm i -g nmgc

Or use with npx

npx nmgc <COMMAND> [OPTIONS]

Commands

USAGE:
    nmgc <COMMAND> [OPTIONS]

COMMAND
    h, help     show general help
    r, remove   remove lock files (package-lock.json, yarn.lock, pnpm-lock.yaml) and node_modules
    i, install  clean dependencies and install them from package.json

OPTIONS:
    -f, --force  force the installation
    --npm        use npm package manager
    --yarn       use yarn package manager
    --pnpm       use pnpm package manager

NOTE: If no package manager is specified, it will auto-detect based on lock files.

Examples

# Remove lock files and node_modules
$ nmgc remove

# Clean install with auto-detection
$ nmgc install

# Clean install using yarn
$ nmgc install --yarn

# Clean install using pnpm
$ nmgc install --pnpm

# Install a specific package with npm
$ nmgc install express

# Install a specific package with yarn
$ nmgc install lodash --yarn

License

MIT