mxcl/homebrew — pull request #13053 by lavoiesl (2012-06-27 03:47:45+00:00)
Title: [node] Added option --without-npm, installing npm by default. Closes #13024

I don’t really see the problem of using npm inside brew.
For those who still prefer using their own npm, `--without-npm` will do the trick

* If you `npm uninstall npm`, it will break, and you’ll have to reinstall node to get it back, but it’s asking for it.
* If you `brew uninstall node`, it will remove node and npm, but npm depends on node, so it’s logical.

@isaacs mentionned using a npmrc, but I am not sure how to use it. Guidance is appreciated.

Related issues: [#13024, #8784, #3762]