NPM Registry Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Query JavaScript package metadata and search libraries directly from your workspace.
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Why people use NPM Registry
NPM Registry for faster JavaScript dependency management
This Connector brings that data directly into your workflow. Just ask your agent to pull the package details or check the version history, and get the facts immediately without the tab-switching. You can stay in your flow and get the answers you need in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to the entire JavaScript ecosystem from your IDE.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking a new dependency
You're about to add a new library and need to know if it's actively maintained.
- Real-world use case 02
Debugging a broken build
A CI/CD pipeline failed because a package version disappeared.
- Real-world use case 03
Security auditing
You need to find all packages by a specific author that are marked as unstable.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete NPM Registry capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NPM Registry.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through NPM Registry.
- 01 Capability
Get package
Get full or abbreviated metadata for any NPM package by its name. This is useful for quickly checking a library's details.
- 02 Capability
Get package version
Pull specific details for a single version or the latest release of a package. Use this to verify specific release notes.
- 03 Capability
Search packages
Search the registry using qualifiers like author, keywords, or security status. This helps you find the right library quickly.
- 04 Capability
Get registry meta
Check the current status, document count, and database size of the NPM registry. Use this to monitor registry health.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NPM Registry to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NPM Registry from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_otpZ68Nu8EhWCNWBS61r97Vlz9kXy1MwTNZ2GMP2/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it NPM Registry, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NPM Registry for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_otpZ68Nu8EhWCNWBS61r97Vlz9kXy1MwTNZ2GMP2/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NPM Registry URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NPM Registry in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"npm-registry": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_otpZ68Nu8EhWCNWBS61r97Vlz9kXy1MwTNZ2GMP2/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using NPM Registry
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NPM Registry, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"npm-registry": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_otpZ68Nu8EhWCNWBS61r97Vlz9kXy1MwTNZ2GMP2/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using NPM Registry
Ask Copilot: "Using NPM Registry, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"npm-registry": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_otpZ68Nu8EhWCNWBS61r97Vlz9kXy1MwTNZ2GMP2/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using NPM Registry
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NPM Registry, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"npm-registry": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_otpZ68Nu8EhWCNWBS61r97Vlz9kXy1MwTNZ2GMP2/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using NPM Registry
Ask Cline: "Using NPM Registry, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add npm-registry --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_otpZ68Nu8EhWCNWBS61r97Vlz9kXy1MwTNZ2GMP2/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using NPM Registry
Ask Claude: "Using NPM Registry, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NPM Registry can move forward.
Software engineers who need to verify dependencies quickly, DevOps leads debugging CI/CD pipelines, and security researchers auditing library health.
Software Engineer
Quickly checks if a library is still maintained before adding it to a project on a Tuesday afternoon.
DevOps Engineer
Verifies package availability during a failed build to see if a version was yanked.
Security Researcher
Inspects package metadata and maintenance scores to evaluate library health for security audits.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Manage Ruby packages directly from your AI agent. search for gems, inspect versions, and track download statistics on RubyGems.org.
SemVer Version Manager
Stop LLMs from guessing software versions. Deterministically evaluate semantic version bounds, compatibilities, and sort releases perfectly.
FOSSA (License Compliance)
Manage license compliance and security vulnerabilities via FOSSA. list projects, inspect revisions, and track dependencies directly from your AI agent.
Conda (Anaconda.org)
Enable your AI agent to search packages, inspect metadata, and explore channels on Anaconda.org via the Conda API.
Dependency Version Conflict Detector
Identify and resolve versioning incompatibilities within dependency trees.
Black Duck (Synopsys)
Secure your open source supply chain via Black Duck. list projects, versions, and vulnerabilities directly from any AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep NPM Registry connected.
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Kiro -
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Zencoder -
Goose -
Void -
Augment Code -
Amp -
Qodo -
Tabnine -
Pieces -
Sourcegraph Cody -
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Warp -
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Raycast -
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5ire -
n8n -
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CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about NPM Registry.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the NPM Registry MCP to check if a library is safe?
Yes, the NPM Registry MCP pulls metadata that includes maintenance scores and security tags. This helps you see if a library is considered insecure or unstable before you add it to your project.
Does the NPM Registry MCP work for private packages?
This Connector is designed for the public NPM registry. For private packages, you would typically need to provide your own authentication tokens, which this Connector can use if configured.
Can I search for packages using specific keywords?
Yes, you can use the search capability to find packages based on keywords, authors, and other qualifiers. This makes it easy to find exactly what you need without browsing manually.
How does the NPM Registry MCP help with debugging?
It helps by letting you quickly check version history and registry status. If a build fails because a package disappeared, you can use the Connector to see if the version was yanked.
Can I see the metadata for a specific version?
Yes, you can pull the exact metadata for any specific version number or the latest release. This is great for verifying that a specific version has the features you're looking for.
Is the NPM Registry MCP good for security audits?
It is excellent for security audits. You can use qualifiers to filter out insecure or unstable packages, allowing you to audit your dependency tree much faster than manual browsing.
Can I check the latest version of a package and its dependencies?
Yes! Use the get_package_version capability with the version set to 'latest'. It will return the full metadata including dependencies, scripts, and engine requirements for that specific release.
How do I search for packages by a specific author or keyword?
You can use the search_packages capability. It supports qualifiers in the text field like 'author:name' or 'keywords:word', and allows you to weight results by quality, popularity, or maintenance.
Is it possible to get a faster, smaller response for package metadata?
Yes, when using the get_package capability, you can set the abbreviated parameter to true. This requests a 'packument' with less data, which is ideal for quick version checks or faster response times.
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