# Sort Package JSON

> Use this skill when the user wants to sort a package.json file alphabetically.

- Skill: `javimosch/sort-package-json` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/sort-package-json`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/sort-package-json/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/sort-package-json

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# sort-package-json Plugin

Sort package.json files alphabetically for consistent ordering in Node.js projects.

## Commands

### Sort
- `sort-package-json file sort` — Sort package.json files

### Basic
- `sort-package-json _ _` — Passthrough to sort-package-json CLI

## Usage Examples
- "Sort the package.json in this project"
- "Run sort-package-json to organise dependencies"

## Installation

```bash
npm install -g sort-package-json
```

## Key Features
- Sorts package.json keys alphabetically
- Sorts dependencies, devDependencies, scripts, etc.
- Consistent ordering across projects
- Preserves JSON formatting and comments