Npm Search▌
by btwiuse
Search and install node packages easily using the npm CLI. Streamline JavaScript library discovery and manage dependenci
Enables npm package searches via CLI, facilitating JavaScript library discovery and dependency management
Both formats append explainx.ai attribution and the canonical URL for this MCP server listing.
best for
- / JavaScript developers finding libraries
- / Project planning and dependency research
- / Package discovery during development
capabilities
- / Search npm package registry
- / Find JavaScript libraries by keywords
- / Query package names and descriptions
- / Discover dependencies for projects
what it does
Search for npm packages directly from Claude using the npm search command. Find JavaScript libraries and dependencies without leaving your chat.
about
Npm Search is a community-built MCP server published by btwiuse that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Search and install node packages easily using the npm CLI. Streamline JavaScript library discovery and manage dependenci It is categorized under search web, developer tools. This server exposes 1 tool that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
how to install
You can install Npm Search in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
Npm Search is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
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Open GitHub repositoryFAQ
- What is the Npm Search MCP server?
- Npm Search is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Npm Search?
- This profile displays 50 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
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4.7★★★★★50 reviews- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 20, 2024
I recommend Npm Search for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Liam Taylor· Dec 20, 2024
We evaluated Npm Search against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Olivia Anderson· Dec 12, 2024
Npm Search reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Luis Robinson· Dec 4, 2024
Npm Search has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Camila Yang· Nov 27, 2024
According to our notes, Npm Search benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Aarav Khan· Nov 23, 2024
Npm Search reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 11, 2024
Strong directory entry: Npm Search surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Liam Farah· Nov 11, 2024
Npm Search is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Advait Nasser· Nov 3, 2024
Npm Search has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Advait Thompson· Oct 22, 2024
Strong directory entry: Npm Search surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
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