packvault install

The install command installs packages into your project's node_modules directory directly from your local vault, bypassing the internet.

Usage

packvault install [package1] [package2...] [options]

Examples

Install specific packages

packvault install react
packvault install vite tailwindcss

Install from package.json

If you run install without arguments, it reads the dependencies from your package.json (and cross-references the lockfile if present) and installs them from the cache.

packvault install --from-package-json

How it works

When you run install:

1. PackVault checks if you have network connectivity.
2. If offline (or forced offline), it queries the local database for the requested package version.
3. It extracts the cached tarball into the project's node_modules folder.
4. It recursively resolves and installs all required dependencies.

If a package is missing from the vault and you are offline, the installation will fail and notify you which packages need to be synced when you regain connectivity.