Mcp Server Npm Search MCP Server

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

Local serverstdioMIT

What is the Mcp Server Npm Search MCP Server?

Mcp Server Npm Search is an MCP project maintained in the ofershap/mcp-server-npm repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “An MCP server that lets your AI assistant search npm, compare packages, check download stats, and inspect dependencies. No API keys needed”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Installation

The documented npm package is mcp-server-npm. The configuration below comes from the maintainer’s example; adapt its paths and account values to your environment.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
npm_searchSearch npm packages by keyword
npm_infoGet detailed package info (version, license, deps, maintainers)
npm_downloadsGet download statistics (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
npm_versionsList recent versions of a package
npm_compareCompare two packages side by side
npm_depsList all dependencies of a package

How to install the Mcp Server Npm Search MCP Server

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

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.