I built Contextify v0.1.1 with node-gyp on Windows, yet npm still pulls in its default version during dependency checks. How can I instruct npm to use my local build?
I recently encountered a similar situation where npm was not picking up my locally compiled version of a package. In my case, I was able to resolve it by adjusting the dependency settings in my project. I modified my package.json to point to a local path for the desired build and ran npm install from there. Alternatively, using npm link to create a symlink worked for me as well. Clearing the cache and reinstalling sometimes helps as well. It took some trial and error, but managing the dependency references made the difference.
i solved it by setting a local ref in package.json and using npm link. clearing the cache also helped force npm to pick up my built version. experimenting with path configuration finally got my own Contextify working!
In my experience managing a locally-compiled Contextify on Windows required a clear path override. I set up a local file reference directly in my package.json, making sure that npm correctly resolved the dependency path to my custom build rather than fetching the default one from the registry. It was essential to clear the cache afterwards to avoid conflicts with cached versions and ensure that the new configuration was recognized. This method effectively directed npm to utilize the locally compiled version without further complications.