Upcoming breaking changes for npm v12 - GitHub Changelog

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GitHub is preparing npm v12 with security-focused default changes to npm install. The update will block dependency scripts unless users explicitly approve them, and it will also restrict Git and remote URL dependencies unless allowed. GitHub says these changes are already visible as warnings in npm 11.16.0 or newer, giving teams time to review their installs before the July 2026 release. Anyone who relies on install-time scripts should audit packages, approve trusted ones, and commit the updated package.json. The change creates a clear migration and compliance task for software teams that use npm in development and CI/CD workflows.

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