npm package scope, access level, and visibility
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Visibility of npm packages depends on the scope (namespace) in which the package is contained, and the access level (private or public) set for the package.
Note: To create organization-scoped packages, you must first create an organization. For more information, see "
Creating an organization".
Public registry
| Scope |
Access level |
Can view and download |
Can write (publish) |
| Org |
Private |
Members of a team in the organization with read access to the package |
Members of a team in the organization with read and write access to the package |
| Org |
Public |
Everyone |
Members of a team in the organization with read and write access to the package |
| User |
Private |
The package owner and users who have been granted read access to the package |
The package owner and users who have been granted read and write access to the package |
| User |
Public |
Everyone |
The package owner and users who have been granted read and write access to the package |
| Unscoped |
Public |
Everyone |
The package owner and users who have been granted read and write access to the package |
Note: Only user accounts can create and manage unscoped packages. Organizations can only manage scoped packages.