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Npm Command: Download Package As Dev Dependency
Use for download package as dev dependency with Npm. Exact CLI syntax to download package as dev dependency using Npm.
When to use this: Use for download package as dev dependency with Npm.
Command Syntax
npm i <package_name> -D npm i <package_name> -D Command Breakdown
-D- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to download package as dev dependency using Npm.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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