Blaze is a minimal Node.js package manager written in Rust, designed with a primary focus on speed and efficiency to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. This project aims to provide a blazingly fast alternative to existing package managers, catering to developers who seek optimal performance in their Node.js projects.
Please note that Blaze is currently in beta, and it is not recommended for production use at this stage. In the future as Blaze reaches a more stable state, it will be suitable for production environments, offering developers a powerful and swift Node.js package manager.
At its current beta stage, Blaze offers the following functionalities:
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Initializing Node.js Projects: Blaze allows you to quickly set up new Node.js projects, providing a solid foundation to kickstart your development process. -
Package Installation: With Blaze, you can effortlessly install Node.js packages, ensuring seamless integration of external libraries into your projects. -
Package.json Dependency Resolution: Blaze can interpret and install dependencies specified in your package.json files. -
Custom Blaze Lock Files: To further boost installation speed, Blaze can also generate custom lock files, optimizing package resolution for your specific project requirements. Lock files ensure that your project works consistently across all devices, preventing potential issues caused by version discrepancies.
You can head over to the releases page and download the official Blaze binaries from there for your target operating system. Windows MSI installers are also available
You can install Blaze through the Cargo repository using the following command:
$ cargo install blazeGo here to see how
More methods of installation will be added in the future!
Go here to see how to use the tool
Contributions to blaze are always welcome! Please see the Contributing Guidelines for more information.
This project is licensed under the MIT License and the Apache License