npm
Manage Node.js packages and dependencies effortlessly with streamlined version control.
Shyft Score
Directory quality rating
35/100
Active
AI Readiness
How prepared for AI workflows
8/100
Our take
The verdict on npm
AI-generated
npm is a mature, widely-used package manager with a vast repository. Its simplicity and GitHub popularity are strengths, but AI integration is lacking.
Strengths
- Free and open-source
- 9,000+ GitHub stars
- Vast package repository
Limitations
- Limited AI readiness
- No MCP support
- No pricing model
Best for: Engineering teams managing Node.js dependencies.
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What is npm?
npm is a engineering solution for node package manager. Key capabilities include package version management, dependency resolution, and script running capabilities.
Key capabilities
Package version management
Dependency resolution
Script running capabilities
Customizable package configuration
Access to a vast repository of open-source packages
At a glance
Use cases
What you can do with npm
Publish and share Node.js packages with the developer community
Manage package dependencies and versions to avoid conflicts
Collaborate on open-source projects by contributing to existing packages
Best for
JavaScript developersWeb application developersOpen-source contributors
Pricing
npm pricing
npm starts at $0/mo
Starting at $0/mo
Ecosystem
Connected ecosystem
MCP servers, AI skills, and integrations that work with npm
MCP servers
Use npm with AI agents via these MCP servers
npm search
Effortlessly search for npm packages with the npm-search MCP server.
npx 15
shadcn ui
Integrate shadcn/ui components into your AI workflow with ease and efficiency.
npx 2.7k
crash mcp
Efficiently break down complex problems with structured reasoning and iterative validation.
npx 66
kubectl
Control your Kubernetes infrastructure through natural language conversations with AI.
npx 768
mcp security audit
A powerful MCP server for auditing npm package dependencies for security vulnerabilities.
npx 50
mcp package docs
Efficiently access package documentation across multiple programming languages with LLM support.
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Integrations
GitHubGitLabJenkinsTravis CICircleCIVisual Studio CodeWebpackBabelDocker
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about npm and its capabilities
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