It's worth noting that the official NPM dispute resolution policy makes the following very clear (https://docs.npmjs.com/misc/disputes https://docs.npmjs.com/mi

It's worth noting that the official NPM dispute resolution policy makes the following very clear (https://docs.npmjs.com/misc/disputes https://docs.npmjs.com/misc/disputes) > Some things are not allowed, and will be removed without discussion if they are brought to the attention of the npm registry admins, including but not limited to: ... 4. "Squatting" on a package name that you plan to use, but aren't actually using. Sorry, I don't care how great the name is, or how perfect a fit it is for the thing that someday might happen. If someone wants to use it today, and you're just taking up space with an empty tarball, you're going to be evicted. 5. Putting empty packages in the registry. Packages must have SOME functionality. It can be silly, but it can't be nothing. (See also: squatting.)