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npm:init

Interactively create a `package.json` file.
$ npm init
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npm init is a command that initializes a new Node.js project and creates a package.json file in the project directory.

The package.json file is a manifest that contains important information about the project, such as its name, version, dependencies, and scripts.

When you run npm init, you will be prompted to answer a series of questions about the project, such as the project name, description, author, license, etc. Once you have answered the questions, npm will generate a package.json file based on your responses.

This file can then be used to install dependencies, run scripts, and manage the project's configuration.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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