# NPM

> Handle npm package installation in non-interactive environments by piping confirmations. Use when installing Node.js packages that require user confirmation prompts.

- Skill: `openhands/npm` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add openhands/npm`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/openhands/npm/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: openhands (https://skillmd.com/u/openhands)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/openhands/npm

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When using npm to install packages, you will not be able to use an interactive shell, and it may be hard to confirm your actions.
As an alternative, you can pipe in the output of the unix "yes" command to confirm your actions.