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To change the installation source of the @ngx-formly/bootstrap package from a local .tgz file to the npm registry, follow these steps:
1. Uninstall the Locally Installed Package
Since you previously installed @ngx-formly/bootstrap from a local .tgz file, it’s currently in your project’s node_modules directory. To remove it, run the following command in your terminal:
npm uninstall @ngx-formly/bootstrap
This command removes the package from node_modules. If the package was manually added to your package.json file under dependencies or devDependencies, this will also remove it from there. If it wasn’t listed in package.json (common when installing from a .tgz file without saving), it will still be removed from your project.
2. Install the Package from the npm Registry
Now, install the package from the npm registry by running:
npm install @ngx-formly/bootstrap
This command fetches the latest version of @ngx-formly/bootstrap from the npm registry (typically https://registry.npmjs.org/ unless you’ve configured a different registry) and installs it into your node_modules directory. It will also add the package to your package.json file under dependencies by default (in recent npm versions), ensuring it’s tracked as part of your project.
Optional: Verify the Registry (If Needed)
If you’ve previously changed your npm registry and want to ensure it’s set to the default npm registry, you can check it with:
npm config get registry
If the output is https://registry.npmjs.org/, you’re using the default registry, and the npm install command will work as expected. If it’s set to a different registry and you want to revert to the default, run:
npm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org/
However, since you mentioned you’ve already configured your registry, this step may not be necessary.
Notes
- Version Control: If you need the same version as the one in your
.tgzfile, check the version number innode_modules/@ngx-formly/bootstrap/package.jsonbefore uninstalling. Then, install that specific version with:npm install @ngx-formly/bootstrap@<version>If you don’t specify a version, the latest version from the registry will be installed.
- Dependency Type: If you want the package as a development dependency instead of a regular dependency, use:
npm install @ngx-formly/bootstrap --save-dev
By following these steps, you’ll successfully switch @ngx-formly/bootstrap from being installed via a local .tgz file to being installed from the npm registry.