What does this mean for npm install -g

Question

Just a beginners question, I'm trying to install the platform Lessfrom Node.js. command line npm install -g less. I check the document from here

In global mode (i.e. with -g or --global added to the command), this sets the current package context (i.e. the current working directory) as the global package.

What does the global package mean? thank.

Answer 1

You do not need to install Less as global, the Less ReadMe : instruction npm install less.

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Answer 2

: https://nodejs.org/en/blog/npm/npm-1-0-global-vs-local-installation/

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Answer 3

It just means that the package you install will be available / integrated across the entire Nodejs platform.