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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

This technical document describes the process of creating a local registry configuration file that declares the authentication token necessary for installing libraries using PNPM. The goal is to ensure that the development environment has access to private or restricted packages through the use of the authentication token, thus optimizing dependency management in projects that use PNPM.

1.2 Scope

This document covers the configuration of a local file to declare an authentication token for PNPM. The following topics are addressed:

  • Creating the configuration file.

  • Structure and syntax of the file.

  • Using the token in PNPM configuration.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

  • PNPM: Performant NPM, a fast, space-efficient package manager alternative to npm.

  • Token: A string of characters used to authenticate and authorize access to restricted resources.

  • Registry: A server that stores and provides access to software packages.

1.4 References

  • Registry Configuration in PNPM

  • Authentication Tokens in PNPM

1.5 Overview

This document is organized into sections that cover the complete process of configuring the local file to declare the token in PNPM. It begins with the creation of the file and details its structure. Subsequently, it provides a guide on how to use the token in PNPM configuration. The intention is to offer a clear and detailed guide that allows developers to efficiently configure their development environment, ensuring access to the necessary libraries through PNPM.

2. Technical Details

2.1 Creating the Configuration File

To create the local configuration file (.npmrc) where the token is declared, follow these steps:

  1. Path: Execute the following command in a terminal npm config ls. This will give you the path where you need to configure your file.

  1. File Location: The .npmrc file should be created in the user directory (as found in the previous step) to apply the configuration globally.

  2. File Name: Ensure that the file is named .npmrc.

2.2 File Structure

The .npmrc file should contain the registry configuration and the token in the following format:

inlaze_techlead:registry=https://registry.npmjs.org
//registry.npmjs.org/:_authToken=$NPM_CONFIG_TOKEN

  • registry: Specifies the URL of the registry where the packages are located.

  • _authToken: Declares the authentication token that provides access to the registry.

2.3 Declaring the Token

  1. Obtain the Token: The token can be obtained from your account settings on the registry service (e.g., in the npm account settings).

  2. Add the Token to the File: Insert the token in the .npmrc file in place of $NPM_CONFIG_TOKEN.

2.4 Example of .npmrc File

inlaze_techlead:registry=https://registry.npmjs.org
//registry.npmjs.org/:_authToken=example1234567890

In this example, example1234567890 is the authentication token.

2.5 Security Considerations

  • Confidentiality: Ensure to keep the token confidential and do not share it in public repositories.

  • Token Scope: Limit the scope of the token to the necessary actions and registries to minimize risk in case of compromise.

2.6 Using the Token in PNPM

With the .npmrc file configured, PNPM will automatically use the token during package installation to access private or restricted packages.

3. Appendices

3.1 Troubleshooting

Authentication Error:

  • Verify that the token in the .npmrc file is correct and not expired.

  • Ensure that the registry URL is correct.

Connection Issues:

  • Ensure that the registry is accessible from your network.

  • Check your internet connection.

Incompatibility with PNPM:

  • Ensure that you are using a version of PNPM that supports token authentication.

3.2 Additional Resources

  • Advanced PNPM Configuration

4. Conclusion

This template provides a structured framework for the technical documentation of the process for configuring the PNPM token file. You can customize it according to the specific needs of your project or your organization’s standards.

Official PNPM Documentation
Guide to .npmrc files
Managing Tokens in npm