Is there a way to prevent GYP compilation altogether?

While native modules often require GYP, some packages offer alternative implementations or pre-built binaries. Check the package's documentation for options like precompiled binaries (often distributed as `.node` files) or alternative build systems (like emscripten). However, using precompiled binaries might not always be feasible or provide optimal performance. If a package doesn't offer these alternatives, native compilation is generally unavoidable.