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Learn the simple solution to ensure all files from your GitHub repository are installed when using NPM, so you can fully utilize your forked packages.
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Installing from GitHub Repo – The Common Problem

For developers working with NPM packages, there's nothing quite like forking a GitHub repository to make modifications. However, many have encountered the frustrating issue of incomplete installations. You might have found yourself in a situation similar to this: you've made some adjustments to an NPM package on GitHub, and you just want to install it in your project. You've used the standard command for installation, yet upon examining the node_modules folder, you realize that not all files—specifically the JavaScript files—are installed. Instead, you only see the License, package.json, and README.md files.

The problem is clear: how can you ensure that all the correct files are downloaded and installed into your project folder?

Understanding the Issue

Once you install a package from a GitHub repository using the command:

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The expectation is that it will download all the contents of that repository. However, in many cases, you might notice that essential files are missing.

Why Does This Happen?

This issue typically stems from the configuration in the package.json file of the repository you're trying to install. Specifically, there might be a files field present:

The files field in package.json is a directive that tells NPM which files and directories to include when publishing a package.

If this field is pointing to a specific folder, only that folder (and its contents) will be installed, leading to missing files such as your JavaScript code.

The Solution

To resolve this issue and ensure that all files are installed correctly, follow these steps:

Step 1: Check the package.json

Open the package.json file located in the root of your GitHub repository.

Look for the files field. It will look something like this:

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Step 2: Modify or Remove the files Field

Removing the files Field: The simplest solution is to remove the files entry entirely. This will allow all files in the repository to be installed.

After removing the files field, your package.json should look something like this:

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Modifying the files Field: Alternatively, if you wish to retain specific folder installations, ensure the desired folders, including those containing your JavaScript files, are included in the files array.

Step 3: Install Your Package Again

After you have modified or removed the files field, save the changes and run the installation command again:

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Now you should see all the necessary files, including your JavaScript code, in the node_modules folder.

Conclusion

Encountering issues with incomplete installations when pulling from a GitHub repo can be frustrating, but with a few adjustments to your package.json, you can quickly solve this problem. By ensuring the right files are included—or removing restrictive settings entirely—you can fully integrate your modified NPM package into your project. Happy coding!