Inspect package runtime requirements
Read-only
What do risk levels mean?
- Read-only
- Inspects state without changing anything.
- Low risk
- Reversible with a routine follow-up command.
- Medium risk
- Changes state; undo path documented.
- Destructive
- Deletes or overwrites; confirmation required.
Reads the package engine declarations without installing dependencies or changing files, so you can compare them with the active runtime.
nodenpmengines
Commands
Show the Node.js and package-manager versions declared by the project
npm pkg get enginesVerification
npm pkg get enginesThe declared engine ranges are printed, or an empty object appears when none are set.
Undo
Not undoable
This recipe only reads package metadata and changes nothing.
Pitfalls
- Engine ranges are advisory unless the package manager or project configuration enforces them.