A tool to prevent accidental publishing of private npm packages. private throws an error during npm publish if your package name doesn't adhere to a public naming convention or includes keywords that suggest it should remain internal. This is a simple safety net against accidentally exposing proprietary code or internal modules to the public npm registry. Configure exceptions as needed.
The npm package private was actively developed in 2013-2014, with sporadic releases in early 2017. The initial versions ranged from 0.0.1 to 0.1.6, with later versions 0.1.7 and 0.1.8. Since October 2017, there have been no new releases, indicating the package is no longer actively maintained as of September 12, 2025.
The npm package "private" experienced fluctuating download numbers. Downloads generally increased throughout 2024, peaking in November. 2025 saw more variability, with a significant spike in June and July before a sharp decline in September, which is an incomplete month.
