npm view <package> versions returns version strings sorted lexicographically (1.0.10 < 1.0.9). Agents that pick the 'last' version get the wrong one. ## Agent Decision Tree 1. Are you parsing npm view output for latest version? → go to Solution A 2. Using npm view <pkg> version for the single latest? → that's safe, no action needed 3. Need all versions sorted correctly? → go to Solution A