How to run Node.js program from command line without word 'node'

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I am developing the Node.js package, which includes a command-line utility. Now alacon.js is located in the root of the package. To run this utility I have to use word node before the name of utility, like:

 node alacon 'SELECT * FROM CSV("mydata.csv") ORDER BY 2'

Could you help me, what should I change in the package to:

1.To run this utility without node word, like:

 alacon 'SELECT * FROM CSV("mydata.csv") ORDER BY 2'

2.To install this package globally and use the utility everywhere on computer:

 npm install -g alasql
 alacon 'SELECT 2*2'

In other words, how to create utility like Jison, Gulp and other Node.js similar packages with command-line programs.

I already add the #!/usr/bin/env node line to the top of the file, but unfortunately have no desired effect.

Thank you!

logikal · Accepted Answer · 2015-04-07 04:15:37Z

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You will need to make the script executable chmod a+x alacon.

Then you should be able to run ./alacon 'SELECT * FROM CSV("mydata.csv") ORDER BY 2'

If you wish to invoke the script without ./ then you will need to move it (or symlink it) to /usr/bin.

Alternatively - you could create an alias: alias alacon="node alacon"

answered Apr 7, 2015 at 4:15

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agershun Over a year ago

Thank you! Do you know, how to change package for global installation?

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