Discover NPKill, the ultimate CLI tool for developers to quickly locate and delete unused node_modules folders. Save disk space and boost efficiency with this lightweight, interactive utility for Node.js projects

Le Hoang Tam (Tom)

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Developers often struggle with bloated disk space due to numerous `node_modules` folders. NPKill simplifies this cleanup process with its CLI tool that quickly locates and deletes these folders. It offers features like fast folder discovery, interactive deletion, and cross-platform compatibility. Installation is easy using npm, and it provides commands for customized searches and auto-deletion. NPKill is more interactive than other tools like Rimraf and is particularly useful for freelancers, teams, and open-source contributors.

Declutter Your Disk Space with NPKill: A Lifesaver for Node.js Developers

Nice tool! I like the TUI; unfortunately,  it won’t replace my favorite command:
<pre><code class="language-bash">find . -name &#x27;node_modules&#x27; -type d -prune -exec rm -rf &#x27;{}&#x27; +
</code></pre>
It is funny how a tool that is supposed to remove <code>node_modules</code> will fill add even more <code>node_modules</code> globally 😅. Good job though 👏

“This title could be clearer and more informative”
how?