Npm-as – Run any npm command as a specific user

In plain words

Npm-as is a developer tool that allows npm commands to be executed under a specific user account. Launched in 2016, it addresses permission and security issues that arise when running npm operations with different user privileges. The tool is intended for developers and system administrators who need granular control over which user executes npm package management tasks. It solves the practical problem of managing npm permissions in multi-user environments or when elevated privileges are required for certain operations.

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