How to Utilize npm Packages in Netlify Functions

To incorporate npm packages into your Netlify Functions, follow these steps:

1. Start by creating a package.json file in the root folder of your project:

npm init -y

2. Afterward, install the necessary npm package(s). As an example, let’s install the axios package:

npm install axios

This process generates a node_modules folder and a package-lock.json file. Ensure that you commit both files. It is essential to add the node_modules content to the repository you intend to deploy. However, strive to keep your dependencies minimal.

By completing these steps, you can now incorporate npm packages into your Netlify Functions using the require() method.