execa

Overview

Process execution for humans. Unlike shells, it is optimized for programmatic usage.

Installation

npm install execa

Core API / Usage

npm install execa

Common Patterns

Key Features

• Simple syntax: promises and template strings, like zx.
• Script interface.
• No escaping nor quoting needed. No risk of shell injection.
• Execute locally installed binaries without npx.

Configuration

See the official documentation for configuration options and advanced settings.

Tips & Gotchas

• Current version: 9.6.1. Check the changelog when upgrading across major versions.
• Refer to the official npm page for edge cases and advanced configuration.