- Updated bundled npm to 9.3.1 with expanded Node engine support and removal of automatic file ownership handling.
- Introduced breaking authentication changes: new default auth type “web”, separate login/adduser commands, stricter config validation and deprecation of install flags.
- Refined tarball packing order, display/debug timing output, and added numerous minor API/crypto enhancements and documentation updates.
2023-02-02, Version 18.14.0 'Hydrogen' (LTS), @BethGriggs prepared by @juanarbol
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