Say Goodbye to Angular CLI Analytics Prompts: A Simple Solution
Are you tired of Angular CLI constantly asking if it can collect anonymous usage data every time you build your project with ng build? You're not alone. This prompt can be annoying and disruptive to your workflow, especially if you're just trying to get things done.
The Problem: The Angular CLI, by default, asks you to opt-in to collect anonymous usage data to help improve the framework. This prompt can appear every time you run ng build, which can feel intrusive and repetitive.
The Solution: There are a few ways to permanently disable these prompts:
1. Using the --analytics Flag:
The simplest way to silence the prompts is to use the --analytics flag when running ng build. Here's how:
ng build --analytics=false
This tells the CLI to not collect analytics data for this particular build. However, you'll have to use this flag every time you run ng build.
2. Setting the analytics Property in your angular.json File:
For a more permanent solution, you can modify the analytics property within your angular.json file. This approach ensures the prompt never appears again. Here's how:
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Locate your
angular.jsonfile: It's usually in the root directory of your Angular project. -
Find the
projectssection: Inside theprojectssection, locate your project (e.g., "your-project-name"). -
Navigate to the
architectsection: Within your project, navigate to thearchitectsection, then to thebuildtarget. -
Modify the
analyticsproperty: Set theanalyticsproperty tofalse:
{
"projects": {
"your-project-name": {
"architect": {
"build": {
"builder": "@angular-devkit/build-angular:browser",
"options": {
// ... other options
},
"configurations": {
"production": {
// ... other options
"analytics": false
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
3. Using the ng config Command:
You can also set the analytics property globally using the ng config command:
ng config cli.analytics false
This will disable analytics collection for all projects in your current Angular installation.
Why the CLI Asks for Analytics:
The Angular team uses this anonymous data to better understand how the framework is being used, identify trends, and make informed decisions about future development. This information is essential for improving the Angular experience for everyone.
Is it Worth Opting In?
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to share anonymous usage data is a personal one. If you're comfortable with the idea of contributing to the improvement of Angular, then opting in is a great way to support the project. However, if you prefer to keep your data private, the solutions outlined above allow you to disable analytics collection without affecting your ability to use the CLI.
Additional Considerations:
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While the above methods effectively disable the prompts, they won't prevent the CLI from collecting basic anonymous usage data, such as the version of Angular you're using.
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If you encounter any issues with these methods, consult the Angular CLI documentation for the latest information.
By following these simple steps, you can say goodbye to those annoying analytics prompts and focus on building your Angular applications without interruptions.
