update package.json version automatically

Question

Before I do a small release and tag it, I\'d like to update the package.json to reflect the new version of the program.

Is there a way to edit the file package

Answer 1

As an addition to npm version you can use the --no-git-tag-version flag if you want a version bump but no tag or a new commit:

npm --no-git-tag-version version patch

https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/version