package.json config

A standard Node.js package manifest file setting up scripts and dependencies.

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About this format

The package.json file is the core configuration for Node.js projects. It defines dependencies, scripts, and metadata.

Example Data

{
  "name": "fmtly",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "Developer tools",
  "main": "index.js",
  "scripts": {
    "build": "vite build",
    "dev": "vite dev"
  },
  "dependencies": {
    "svelte": "^5.0.0"
  }
}

When to use package.json config

  • Setting up npm scripts
  • Managing project dependencies
  • Defining module entry points