npm Package Search via MCP
Use this skill when you need to search npm, compare packages, check download stats, or inspect dependencies. No API keys needed.
Available 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 |
Workflow
npm_searchto find packages by keywordnpm_compareto evaluate two alternatives side by sidenpm_infofor deep dive on a specific packagenpm_downloadsto gauge popularity and adoption trends
Key Patterns
npm_compareis the most useful tool for "which library should I use?" questionsnpm_downloadsreturns daily/weekly/monthly/yearly — use for trend analysisnpm_depshelps evaluate dependency footprint before adding a package