Installing npm package fails with 404

Question

Using the command prompt, I am trying to install angular CLI and it fails. I have npm version 5.5.1 and node version v8.9.1. I am trying to install angular cli using the com

Answer 1

the only command line "npm -g install npm" solved the issue for me! the following link can be helpful to dig deep for a better understanding. Thanks a lot.

Answer 2

It was giving the same error for me when I use office network/vpn as they have 'umbrella' DNS security shield. To solve this issue, connect to personal network and type the below commands:

    npm config set registry http://registry.npmjs.org
    npm install -g @angular/cli

Answer 3

It is an network error , check your network connection and try to install it again.

Answer 4

Alternative, another option to avoid 404 npm error

check if your terminal is in the root directory, if not your npm scripts will not execute because it will not be able to see the package.json

Answer 5

I had same problem with a private package. Need to:

• npm adduser
• npm login