Don't open Repository link in new tab by default

[stephan281094]

Hi there! I often use https://npmjs.org/package/{package-name} to find the repository where the code of a package is located. The npm website conveniently displays a "Repository" link if one has been specified inside of package.json. Right now, when clicking this link, the npm website forces the link to be opened in a new tab. In 99% of the cases when I click this link, however, I want it to open in the same tab. It's a frustrating experience to have to close the npm tab every time I just want to go to the repository.

In my opinion, the user should be in charge. They should be able to decide whether to open the link in a new tab or not. This is also inconsistent with the "Homepage" link, where the link is not automatically opened in a new tab.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and I'm curious to hear your thoughts!

[panva]

This is also inconsistent with the "Homepage" link, where the link is not automatically opened in a new tab.

Consistency should be there. But I for instance, in 99% of cases, prefer a new tab :)

[stephan281094]

I think that’s fine, because you could still do so with cmd/ctrl + click. You’d have the option to opt in, whereas right now there’s no way to opt out of this behavior.