VSTS AUTH AUTH .NPMRC

Do you ever find yourself needing to authenticate with Azure DevOps Services (formerly known as Visual Studio Team Services) frequently in your Node.js applications? The vsts-auth-auth .npmrc tool can simplify the authentication process for you.

What is vsts-auth-auth .npmrc?

vsts-auth-auth .npmrc is a command-line interface tool that generates an .npmrc file for an npm registry that's authenticated with Azure DevOps Services.

Why use vsts-auth-auth .npmrc?

Without vsts-auth-auth .npmrc, you may have to manually provide credentials to authenticate with Azure DevOps Services. This could be a cumbersome and error-prone process, especially if you use multiple applications that require authentication.

vsts-auth-auth .npmrc simplifies the process of authentication by automatically generating the necessary .npmrc file for you.

How to use vsts-auth-auth .npmrc?

To use vsts-auth-auth .npmrc, you need to have Node.js installed on your machine. Once you have Node.js installed, run the following command to install the tool globally:

npm install -g vsts-auth-auth

After installing the tool, navigate to the directory where you want to generate the .npmrc file and run the following command:

vsts-auth-auth

You'll be prompted to provide the following information:

• Your Azure DevOps Services URL
• Your personal access token (PAT)
• The npm registry you want to authenticate with

Once you provide the required information, the .npmrc file will be generated in the current directory.

Conclusion

Using vsts-auth-auth .npmrc can simplify the process of authenticating with Azure DevOps Services and save you time and effort. Give it a try and see how it can benefit you and your projects.