pvi

A simple CLI tool that increments the version in package.json.

Installation

npm install -g pvi

Or use directly with npx:

npx pvi

Usage

In any directory with a package.json file, run:

pvi [release-type]

Where [release-type] is optional and can be one of:

• major - Increment the major version (1.0.0 → 2.0.0)
• minor - Increment the minor version (1.0.0 → 1.1.0)
• patch - Increment the patch version (1.0.0 → 1.0.1) [default]
• premajor - Increment to a pre-release major version (1.0.0 → 2.0.0-0)
• preminor - Increment to a pre-release minor version (1.0.0 → 1.1.0-0)
• prepatch - Increment to a pre-release patch version (1.0.0 → 1.0.1-0)
• prerelease - Increment the pre-release version (1.0.0-0 → 1.0.0-1)

Examples:

pvi             # 1.0.0 → 1.0.1
pvi minor       # 1.0.0 → 1.1.0
pvi major       # 1.0.0 → 2.0.0
pvi prerelease  # 1.0.0 → 1.0.1-0

Features

• Uses semver for reliable version parsing and increments
• Preserves the original indentation and formatting of your package.json file
• Simple, focused tool with a single purpose
• Works with npx without installation

License

ISC