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syntax: markdown
tags: [tldr, common]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# npm init

> Create a `package.json` file.
> More information: <https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/commands/npm-init>.

- Initialize a new package with prompts:

`npm init`

- Initialize a new package with default values:

`npm init -y`

- Initialize a new package using a specific initializer:

`npm init {{create-react-app}} {{my-app}}`
