[BUG] 'npm install' deletes custom node modules

[Olafcio1]

Is there an existing issue for this?

• [x] I have searched the existing issues

This issue exists in the latest npm version

• [x] I am using the latest npm

Current Behavior

my custom node_module got deleted after doing npm install -D vite, its not vite's fault, everything from npm would delete it

Expected Behavior

well, my stuff shouldnt be gone

Steps To Reproduce

1. make a node_modules diretory with a new folder in it, put anything you want in it, like an important part of your app 2.npm install anything, like npm install -D vite 3.boom your code is gone

Environment

• npm: all versions
• Node.js: v22.11.0
• OS Name: windows 10
• System Model Name: windows?
• npm config: ``

[nikunj-kohli]

I would like to contribute here, I request you to assign me

[Abishek-Newar]

@nikunj-kohli are you already working on the issue?

[nikunj-kohli]

@nikunj-kohli are you already working on the issue?

yes i am, will raise a pr in some hours

[saksham-malhotra-27]

Hi @kchindam-infy, is this in progress or can I work on it ?