Ensure that npm 11.5.1 or later is installed

[rak-phillip]

Summary

This ensures that npm 11.5.1 or later is installed by running the update npm command before attempting to publish.

Occurred changes and/or fixed issues

• Ensure that npm 11.5.1 or later is installed

Technical notes summary

First attempt to publish a new package failed. Trusted publishing requires npm CLI version 11.5.1 or later¹, so this attempts to update npm before publishing.

Areas or cases that should be tested

Releasing Rancher Components.

Areas which could experience regressions

Releasing Rancher Components.

Screenshot/Video

NA

Checklist

• The PR is linked to an issue and the linked issue has a Milestone, or no issue is needed
• The PR has a Milestone
• The PR template has been filled out
• The PR has been self reviewed
• The PR has a reviewer assigned
• The PR has automated tests or clear instructions for manual tests and the linked issue has appropriate QA labels, or tests are not needed
• The PR has reviewed with UX and tested in light and dark mode, or there are no UX changes
• The PR has been reviewed in terms of Accessibility
• The PR has considered, and if applicable tested with, the three Global Roles Admin, Standard User and User Base

Footnotes

1. https://docs.npmjs.com/trusted-publishers ↩