replace-deep-dep
v2.0.1
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Change a transitive dependency version without updating the things requiring it.
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replace-deep-dep
Change a transitive dependency version without updating the things requiring it.
USAGE
$ npx replace-deep-dep example-module 1.0.5 1.1.0
replace-deep-dep: [email protected] found and updated to 1.1.0
replace-deep-dep: package-lock.json updated
updated 1 package in 1.265sNOTES
This endevors to ONLY modify your package-lock.json or
npm-shrinkwrap.json to give you an opportunity review the changes there
before continuing. You'll need to run npm i to see those changes in your
node_modules folder.
REQUIREMENTS
You must have a package-lock.json or an npm-shrinkwrap.json and it must
be created with an up-to-date npm (at least 5.3.0). With versions less that
5.6.0, both your node_modules and your lockfile will be updated. With
5.6.0+, only your lockfile will be updated.
CAVEATS
This tool has sharp edges. You can, if you choose, update a deep dependency to a version that's incompatible with the things requiring it.
WHY
This specifically allows for the use case where a transitive dependency has gotten a security update but the things requiring it have restrictive semver patterns.
It also lets you downgrade packages that have had dangerous or broken patch or feature releases.
WHY NOT
Installing packages that don't match the semver contract may break things. It's on you to ensure that they don't for your scenario.