npm-helper

Search the npm registry and install packages from Atom. No more cycling between browsers, terminals and editors!

Installation

$ apm install npm-helper

Usage

There are three ways to use this extension:

Type-Ahead

In a JavaScript file, start typing import ' followed by the first few characters of the name of the package you'd like to install and wait for autocomplete to kick in. Select the package and you're done!

Install-and-Import

If you know the exact name of the package you'd like to install, hit alt-shift-i (ctrl-cmd-i on macOS) and enter it. An import statement will be generated for you.

Alternatively, you can type the name of the package into the editor, select it, and then use the keyboard shortcut to install it.

Search-and-Import

To search the npm registry, press alt-shift-n (ctrl-cmd-n on macOS) and enter a query. Select a package from the list of search results to install it and generate an import statement.

Alternatively, you can type your search query into the editor, select it, and then use the keyboard shortcut to start searching immediately.

Settings

enableAutocomplete

Autocompletes your import statements and installs packages.

autocompleteTimeout

How long to wait for autocompletion requests (in milliseconds).

searchTimeout

How long to wait for search requests (in milliseconds).

Acknowledgment

The autocomplete feature is powered by Constructor.io, who have graciously offered free use of their service.

Author

Tim De Pauw

License

MIT