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Server Npm

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MCP server to search npm packages, view details, compare, check downloads, and inspect dependencies.

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MCP server to search npm packages, view details, compare, check downloads, and inspect dependencies.

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npm version npm downloads CI License: MIT

An MCP server that lets your AI assistant search npm, compare packages, check download stats, and inspect dependencies. No API keys needed.

You: "Compare react vs preact — size, downloads, and dependencies"
AI:  react: 45.5kb min, 25M weekly downloads, 3 deps
     preact: 4.2kb min, 3.8M weekly downloads, 0 deps

Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code Copilot.

MCP server npm demo — comparing react vs preact from Claude Desktop

Tools

Tool What it does
npm_search Search npm packages by keyword
npm_info Get detailed package info (version, license, deps, maintainers)
npm_downloads Get download statistics (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
npm_versions List recent versions of a package
npm_compare Compare two packages side by side
npm_deps List all dependencies of a package

Quick Start

With Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "npm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-npm"]
    }
  }
}

With Cursor

Add to your .cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "npm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-npm"]
    }
  }
}

Examples

Ask your AI assistant:

  • "Search npm for state management libraries"
  • "Show me info about the express package"
  • "Compare react vs preact"
  • "How many downloads does zod get per month?"
  • "What are the dependencies of next?"
  • "List recent versions of typescript"

Development

npm install
npm test
npm run build

Author

Made by ofershap

LinkedIn GitHub


README built with README Builder

License

MIT © Ofer Shapira

from github.com/ofershap/mcp-server-npm

Install Server Npm in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor

Recommended · one command, every IDE
unyly install mcp-server-npm

Installs into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.

First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh

Or configure manually

Run in your terminal:

claude mcp add mcp-server-npm -- npx -y mcp-server-npm-search

Step-by-step: how to install Server Npm

FAQ

Is Server Npm MCP free?

Yes, Server Npm MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.

Does Server Npm need an API key?

No, Server Npm runs without API keys or environment variables.

Is Server Npm hosted or self-hosted?

A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.

How do I install Server Npm in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?

Open Server Npm on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.

Changes

Versions and requested access over time.

  • New version published
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