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  • PackShip

    Create, manage, and publish NPM packages with ease

    A powerful CLI tool that automates the entire NPM package lifecycle, from setup to publishing. PackShip handles configuration, versioning, testing, and deployment so you can focus on writing code.

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    The Development Headache

    Building and publishing NPM packages traditionally comes with these time-consuming pain points that PackShip was designed to solve.

    Here's how much time it actually took me to develop and ship my first package:

    Manual Project Setup

    4 hrsconfiguring package structure
    Creator's experience:
    6 months

    Inefficient Development Cycles

    6 hrsmanaging build and release processes
    Creator's experience:
    2 days

    Complex Command-Line Tools

    4 hrslearning and debugging CLI commands
    Creator's experience:
    1 week

    Publishing Security Risks

    2 hrsensuring secure package distribution
    Creator's experience:
    15 minutes*

    Development Overhead

    3 hrsdealing with unnecessary dependencies
    Creator's experience:
    4 hrs

    Platform Compatibility Issues

    2 hrsfixing cross-platform bugs
    Creator's experience:
    24 hours
    = 21+ hoursof headaches
    My personal time spent:~200 days

    PackShip eliminates these pain points with its six powerful features, saving you time and frustration.

    * I shipped my first package with security risks because I was tired of the amount of work involved.
    Don't make the same mistake - use PackShip instead!

    There's an easier way with PackShip

    Why Use PackShip?

    PackShip eliminates the complexity of NPM package development, letting you focus on writing great code instead of managing release processes.

    Automated Setup

    Automatically generates package.json, README, project setup, and so much more with a single command.

    Efficient Workflow

    Integrates with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks to create a seamless development experience.

    User-Friendly CLI

    Simple commands for versioning, testing, building, and publishing packages without memorizing complex options.

    Secure Publishing

    Implements security best practices with in-house terminal 2FA instead of redirecting to the web.

    Minimal Overhead

    Lightweight tool that doesn't bloat your project with unnecessary dependencies or configuration files.

    Cross-Platform Support

    Seamlessly operates across macOS, Windows, and Linux, delivering consistent performance and dependable results regardless of your package manager (NPM, PNPM, Yarn) or shell environment (Bash, PowerShell, Zsh).

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    Walkthrough

    V2 Update: No serial code needed. packship init starts immediately.

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    How It Works

    $# Initialize Your Project
    $packship init
    $# Customize Your Package
    $cd my-package
    $// Add your changes here
    $# Automate Your Workflow
    $packship publish

    Get Started with Packship

    PackShip is open source and free to use. Join our community and start shipping your packages faster.

    Open Source

    PackShip is completely open source under the MIT license. You can use it, modify it, and contribute to it freely.

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    Quick Installation

    Get started in seconds with a simple installation command. Available through npm, yarn, pnpm, or direct installation scripts.

    $
    npm install -g packship
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