npmviewpackageversion

npmviewpackageversion is a command-line utility designed to display the version of a specific npm package. It is part of the npm ecosystem, a package manager for JavaScript. This tool allows developers to quickly check the installed version of any package within their project's dependencies without needing to navigate through the package.json file or other configuration files.

To use npmviewpackageversion, you typically open your terminal or command prompt within your project's directory. Then, you would execute the command followed by the name of the package whose version you wish to inspect. For instance, typing "npmviewpackageversion express" would output the currently installed version of the express package.

The utility is particularly useful in scenarios where a project has numerous dependencies and a developer needs to confirm the exact version of a particular library they are interacting with. This can be crucial for debugging, ensuring compatibility, or understanding the features available in a specific version of a package. The output is generally straightforward, presenting only the version number. It simplifies a common task for JavaScript developers working with npm.