JavaScript package publishing, dependency management, open source distribution

Free (public packages), Pro, Teams, Enterprise (private packages and orgs)

Published packages, package versions, access tokens, organization memberships, download statistics

npm does not automatically transfer package ownership. Without credentials, packages cannot be updated or transferred. Add trusted collaborators as package maintainers before death. Document all packages and transfer critical ones to organization accounts with multiple owners. Prepare deprecation plans for packages you cannot transfer.

Published package versions remain permanently available in the npm registry. Existing dependents continue working. However, packages cannot receive updates, security patches, or bug fixes without maintainer access. Add successor maintainers or deprecate packages with recommendations for maintained alternatives.

Organization ownership requires admin role access. Add multiple owners to prevent single points of failure. Document organization scopes, billing details, and team access. Without succession planning, organizations become inaccessible and private packages expire. Transfer ownership to trusted individuals or corporate entities.

Access tokens expire with account access and cannot be recovered. Automated publishing workflows break without token renewal. Document CI/CD integration points and token rotation procedures. Use organization-level tokens with multiple administrators for critical publishing pipelines.

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