import-local allows your Node.js CLI applications to prioritize a locally installed version of your package over the globally installed one. This is crucial for preventing unexpected behavior or conflicts when users have different versions installed in different contexts. By intercepting require calls, import-local ensures that the CLI uses the locally available version first, promoting consistency and isolating environments. This improves the overall user experience and reduces potential debugging headaches related to version inconsistencies.
The npm package import-local has seen sporadic releases since its initial versions in May 2017. There were periods of activity in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024. However, the majority of months have had no releases. The last release was in July 2024.
import-local downloads show a general upward trend from February 2024 to July 2025, peaking at 180 million in June 2025. While fluctuating month-to-month, overall usage has significantly increased. August 2025 downloads are incomplete, showing a sharp decrease, but offer only a partial month's data.
