javascript - What does 'x packages are looking for funding' mean when running `npm install`?

Question

I usually get "x packages are looking for funding." when running npm install on a react project. Any idea what that means?

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/66057228/whats-the-meaning-of-npm-fund

Answer 1

When you run npm update in the command prompt, when it is done it will recommend you type a new command called npm fund.

When you run npm fund it will list all the modules and packages you have installed that were created by companies or organizations that need money for their IT projects. You will see a list of webpages where you can send them money. So "funds" means "Angular packages you installed that could use some money from you as an option to help support their businesses".

It's basically a list of the modules you have that need contributions or donations of money to their projects and which list websites where you can enter a credit card to help pay for them.