Replacements for npm-run-all

npm-run-all2

npm-run-all2 is an actively maintained fork with important fixes, dependency updates.

{
  "scripts": {
    "build": "npm-run-all clean lint compile"
  }
}

The commands remain the same: npm-run-all, run-s, and run-p.

concurrently

Another option is concurrently, which focuses on running scripts in parallel with colored output and process control. It uses a slightly different syntax but works well for replacing the --parallel use case.

{
  "scripts": {
    "dev": "npm-run-all --parallel \"watch-*\" start", 
    "dev": "concurrently \"npm:watch-*\" \"npm:start\""
  }
}

Wireit

For more advanced workflows, consider Wireit. It integrates directly into package.json to add caching, dependency graphs, watch mode, and incremental builds. Unlike npm-run-all, Wireit upgrades your existing npm run experience instead of providing a separate CLI.

{
  "scripts": {
    "build": "wireit",
    "compile": "wireit",
    "bundle": "wireit"
  },
  "wireit": {
    "build": {
      "dependencies": ["compile", "bundle"]
    },
    "compile": {
      "command": "tsc",
      "files": ["src/**/*.ts"],
      "output": ["lib/**"]
    },
    "bundle": {
      "command": "rollup -c",
      "dependencies": ["compile"],
      "files": ["rollup.config.js"],
      "output": ["dist/**"]
    }
  }
}