Node npm windows file paths are too long to install packages

Question

Situation

I want to use gulp and related front-end tool chains in Windows-hosted development environments. I\'m hitting a wall trying to use gulp pl

Answer 1

In windows:

1. Using your windows explorer, Navigate to your vagrant shared folder (I am using scotchbox by the way) e.g C:\scotchbox/public/gulpProject
2. In the address bar of the folder, type cmd and press Enter
3. Do your gulp installation npm install