How to Use the NPM Registry MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I perform a search in the NPM Registry using Claude Code?

Execute the searchpackages tool via the CLI. Claude Code will return the matches based on the query parameters you provide.

Q: Can Claude Code perform dependency audits using the NPM Registry?

Yes, Claude Code can use getpackageversion to fetch metadata for auditing. It integrates directly into your terminal workflow.

Q: Where is the configuration file for Claude Code?

Your settings are stored in /.claude.json. You can manage your MCP server connections there or via the CLI command.

Headless NPM Registry access for Claude Code. Run terminal-based dependency audits and package lookups in your CI/CD pipelines.

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Claude Code uses registry metadata

Connect the server to your terminal session to let Claude Code query the registry. It uses `get_registry_meta` to verify the state of the NPM instance. This is useful for shell scripts that need to check if the registry is online before starting a build. Claude Code handles the output as raw JSON.

Automated version checks for Claude Code

Claude Code can perform dependency verification in your CI/CD pipeline using `get_package_version`. It identifies exact package builds from the registry. This ensures your production builds use verified versions. Claude Code pipes the result into your next pipeline step without any GUI interaction.

Search packages via CLI with Claude Code

Run `search_packages` from your terminal to find dependencies based on specific qualifiers. Claude Code parses the list and selects the right match. It works perfectly in headless environments. You get the data you need for your automation scripts without opening a browser.

Setup guide

Set up NPM Registry MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see npm-registry-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest NPM Registry transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available NPM Registry tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http npm-registry-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the NPM Registry MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "npm-registry-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about NPM Registry MCP in Claude Code

Execute the `search_packages` tool via the CLI. Claude Code will return the matches based on the query parameters you provide.

Yes, Claude Code can use `get_package_version` to fetch metadata for auditing. It integrates directly into your terminal workflow.

Claude Code supports http and sse transports. You can add the server via `claude mcp add` using the standard HTTP configuration.

Your settings are stored in `~/.claude.json`. You can manage your MCP server connections there or via the CLI command.

The server retrieves only public package info. It operates in an ephemeral memory space and does not log your registry queries or local package data.

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