From Code to npm: Vue 3 Component Library Publishing Guide

A complete record of publishing moongate-vue from build to npm, including 2FA, WebAuthn, registry switching, and automation scripts.

This article covers: nrm registry management, 2FA configuration, WebAuthn setup, local linking for testing, automated release scripts, and a pre-publish checklist.

I. Introduction

After the component library is developed, the final and most critical step is: publishing to npm. This process may seem simple, but it hides many practical challenges: package name conflicts, mandatory 2FA, security key (WebAuthn) issues, and frequent registry switching.

This article, as the final installment of the series, documents every obstacle I encountered while publishing moongate-vue and their solutions.