npm-registry-mcp
Vinkius Edge high-performance Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for querying NPM package registry metadata.
Install / Use
claude mcp add vinkius-labs -- npx -y github:vinkius-labs/npm-registry-mcpIf the server publishes to npm under a different name, use that package instead — check the repo README.
MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server
Quality Score
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Our assessment of npm-registry-mcp
npm-registry-mcp scores 61/100 on our quality scale, 905th of 949 AI & Machine Learning skills we index.
Its MCP Server is 2.4 KB long, split into 7 sections with 2 code examples: moderately detailed.
It has 3 GitHub stars, so there is little community track record yet; judge it on its content.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated about 4 months ago. That is recent enough to be usable, but agent tooling moves fast, so check the instructions against your agent's current version.
- No license is declared. By default that means all rights are reserved: you can read it, but reusing or redistributing it is not clearly permitted. Ask the author before building on it commercially.
- Its trust signals score 78/100, with 2 cautions from licensing, adoption, age or documentation. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install npm-registry-mcp?
- Run
claude mcp add vinkius-labs -- npx -y github:vinkius-labs/npm-registry-mcp. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does npm-registry-mcp work with?
- It is written for Claude Code and Claude Desktop, as a MCP Server file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is npm-registry-mcp safe to use?
- It declares no license and scores 78/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is npm-registry-mcp still maintained?
- The repository was last updated about 4 months ago. That is recent enough to be usable, but agent tooling moves fast, so check the instructions against your agent's current version.
Skill content
View source on GitHubNPM Registry MCP Server
A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that grants AI agents real-time, structured access to the NPM ecosystem. This tool enables autonomous coding assistants to verify package versions, audit dependencies, and fetch precise documentation directly from the registry.
Overcoming AI Training Data Cutoffs
One of the most persistent issues in AI-assisted software development is the training data knowledge cutoff. An LLM might recommend a package that was deprecated two years ago, or write code using a V2 API when the package is currently on V5.
Real-Time Registry Intelligence
The NPM Registry MCP eliminates outdated code generation. Before an agent suggests installing a dependency or writing implementation code, it queries this server to fetch the live package metadata, current latest version, peer dependencies, and repository URLs. This ensures the AI always recommends modern, secure, and compatible libraries.
Key Tools
get_package_metadata- Function: Fetches the complete NPM registry data for a specified package.
- Output: Returns the latest version, license, author, dependency tree, and distribution tags.
- Use Case: Dependency resolution, license auditing, and ensuring agents write code against the correct API version.
Enterprise Access & Development
Built securely on the @mcpfusion/core framework.
1. Free Edge Hosting (Recommended)
Provide your coding agents with real-time NPM intelligence instantly via our global edge network. Vinkius provides FREE, highly available edge hosting for MCP servers.
👉 Connect the NPM Registry MCP on Vinkius Edge
Alternatively, deploy your own instance to our secure V8 isolate cloud in seconds:
npx mcpfusion deploy
Our infrastructure handles high-volume API routing securely, ensuring your agents never hit rate limits during complex repository analyses.
2. Local Development
If you prefer to run this locally:
npm install
npm run build
npm run dev
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Trust signals
From repository metadata: license, adoption, age and documentation. Not a code audit — see the Safety scan above for what the skill file itself contains.
