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Description:
Fix broken node modules instantly

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 8.0.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025

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Stars: 11,057 | Forks: 312 | Language: TypeScript | Category: Developer tools

Tags: nodejs npm patch javascript typescript dependencies

Install: brew install patch-package

About:
patch-package is a tool that allows developers to apply fixes to npm or yarn dependencies by creating and applying patch files. It ensures that patches are automatically applied after every package installation, making it ideal for temporary fixes or custom modifications to third-party libraries. Its main value is enabling quick workarounds for bugs in dependencies without waiting for upstream fixes or maintaining forks.

Key Features:

Create patches for npm/yarn packages
Automatically apply patches post-install
Support for both npm and yarn
Simple CLI interface for patch management
Version control friendly patch files

Use Cases:

Apply a hotfix to a third-party library with a known bug
Customize an open-source package to fit specific project requirements
Maintain a temporary patch until an official package update is released

Alternatives:

npm patch – Native npm command for patching, but less automated and requires manual steps for each install
forking the package – More permanent but requires maintaining a separate repository and updates

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm	8.0.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	9e060c2f
Nov 10, 2024 4:33pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	7a23e12f