npm (v7.18.+) install, --workspaces flag needed?

Question

If I have a project with workspaces and use npm install on the root folder, do I need the --workspaces flag to install all workspaces, or is it used automatically?

It looks to me like npm install already does this automatically.

Answer 1

Yes you're right, npm install will install workspaces by default.

More info:

• https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v7/using-npm/workspaces#adding-dependencies-to-a-workspace
• https://ruanmartinelli.com/posts/npm-7-workspaces-1
• https://dev.to/limal/simplify-your-monorepo-with-npm-7-workspaces-5gmj