Patch-Package: Say Goodbye to Forks
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patch-package is a tool that lets you apply fixes directly to node_modules dependencies without forking the library. After editing files in node_modules, running the patch-package script generates .patch files that can be committed to your repo. Adding a prepare hook in package.json ensures patches are automatically re-applied whenever anyone runs yarn install or npm install, eliminating the need for private forks and keeping the whole team in sync.
Table of contents
#1 Install the patch-package dependency:#2 Do the changes in your node_modules/example-library#3 Run the patch-package script on your library:#4 Add prepare hook to your package.json scripts:554 Impressions