You've build a cool javascript library or plugin and want to make it accessible to the world? Awesome! Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Create a NPM account

In order to release your packge on NPM you need to create an account. Be aware that the email you expose there is going to be publicly visible.

Step 2: Prepare your package for release

In your package repo, run npm init and fill out everything you're asked for. That makes sure your package is ready for release.

Step 3: Publish your package

If everything works, the only thing that's missing is running npm publish to release the package.

And that's pretty much it. Your package is now live on npm!