How do I install npm packages from GitHub?

Often, packages are not published on the npmjs registry, but they still can be used in a node project using the npm CLI tool. This guide explains the details of installing public and private NPM packages from GitHub.

How do I run a npm project from GitHub?

In terminal at the root of the project run npm install to install necessary dependencies. Then check if npm start is set up properly inside the ‘Scripts’ object in your package. json Finally run npm start This should do it for you, but most attention should paid to instructions inside README.md provided by developer.

How do I clone a project from GitHub?

Cloning a repository

1. In the File menu, click Clone Repository.
2. Click the tab that corresponds to the location of the repository you want to clone.
3. Choose the repository you want to clone from the list.
4. Click Choose… and navigate to a local path where you want to clone the repository.
5. Click Clone.

How do I manually install an R package?

Go into R, click on Packages (at the top of the R console), then click on “Install package(s) from local zip files”, then find the zip file with arm from wherever you just saved it. Do the same thing to install each of the other packages you want to install.

How do I download a package from Git?

If you want to download a GitHub repository (in this case tidyr package) you can use download. file and copy the link in the GitHub “Clone or download” button by right click in it.

How do I clone a Git repository to my local machine?

Clone a repository using the command line

1. From the repository, click + in the global sidebar and select Clone this repository under Get to work.
2. Copy the clone command (either the SSH format or the HTTPS).
3. From a terminal window, change to the local directory where you want to clone your repository.