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About npm-search MCP Server

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npm-search MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "btwiuse_npm-search-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "npm-search-mcp-server",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

npm-search MCP Server tools

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Search for npm packages.

Overview

What is npm-search MCP Server?

It is a Model Context Protocol server that enables searching npm packages by invoking the npm search command. Designed for developers using MCP-compatible assistants like Claude.

How to use npm-search MCP Server?

Install globally via npm (npm install -g npm-search-mcp-server) or run via npx or uvx. Configure it in your MCP client (e.g., Claude.app or Zed) using the provided JSON settings. Invoke the search_npm_packages tool with a query string argument to search for packages.

Key features of npm-search MCP Server

  • Provides a single search_npm_packages tool.
  • Required argument: query (string).
  • Returns package name, description, version, author, and license.
  • Installable via npm, npx, or uvx.
  • Works with Claude.app, Zed, and other MCP clients.

Use cases of npm-search MCP Server

  • Search for npm packages directly from a chat assistant.
  • Find packages related to a topic (e.g., "react", "express").
  • Quickly retrieve package metadata without leaving the development environment.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I install npm-search MCP Server?

Install globally via npm (`npm install -g npm-search-mcp-server`) or use `npx -y npm-search-mcp-server` to run without installation. Alternatively, use `uvx npm-search-mcp-server` if using `uv`.

2

What client configurations are supported?

Claude.app and Zed. JSON configuration samples are provided in the README for both npm and uvx installations.

3

What is the required tool argument?

The `search_npm_packages` tool requires a `query` string. Example: `{"name": "search_npm_packages", "arguments": {"query": "express"}}`.

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How can I debug the server?

Use the MCP inspector. For uvx installations: `npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx -y npm-search-mcp-server`. For local development, run `npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run npm-search-mcp-server` from the server directory.

5

Where does the package data come from?

The server calls the `npm search` command, which queries the npm registry. No local database is used.

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