global-prefix reliably determines the global npm prefix. Crucially, it handles inconsistencies in different npm versions and operating systems. This package provides a consistent and robust way to find the location where global npm packages are installed, simplifying tasks that require accessing or managing those packages programmatically. Use it to circumvent npm config get prefix -g's unreliability across environments.
The global-prefix npm package has irregular release frequency. Initial releases occurred in 2015-2016, with more activity in 2017, including versions 1.0.0 and later. Version 3.0.0 was released in December 2018. The most recent release, version 4.0.0, was in August 2024. There have been 0 releases so far in 2025.
Global-prefix npm package downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 (67M) to July 2025 (104M). There's a considerable jump in downloads observed in June 2025 (107M). August 2025 data shows a partial month with 85M downloads.
