npm-pkg-lint

Version updated for https://github.com/ext/npm-pkg-lint to version v5.1.12.

• This action is used across all versions by 37 repositories.

Action Type

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Action Summary

This GitHub Action, npm-pkg-lint, is an opinionated linter designed to validate NPM packages. It checks for syntactic correctness and adheres to strict guidelines, ensuring that the tarball and package.json metadata are technically valid according to specification. The action helps ensure that package metadata is clear, concise, and accurate, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of NPM packages.

The tool is particularly useful in environments like GitHub Actions where continuous integration can automatically verify package quality before publishing or distribution. It provides a flexible interface through command-line options and supports reading from standard input, making it easy to integrate into workflows that require quick inspection of package metadata.

What’s Changed

5.1.12 (2026-07-15)

Bug Fixes

• deps: update dependency tar to v7.5.20 (8afbd36)

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