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# npm-mcp
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MCP server that lets AI assistants manage npm packages. Publish, version, search, audit, install, and more -- all through Claude Code or any MCP client.
## When to Use
| Task | Tool |
|------|------|
| "Publish this package to npm" | `publish` |
| "Check for outdated dependencies" | `outdated` |
| "Run a security audit on my packages" | `audit` |
| "Search npm for authentication libraries" | `search` |
| "Bump the version and publish" | `version` then `publish` |
| "Check who owns this npm package" | `owner` |
| "View download stats for my package" | `view` |
> **For AI agents:** See [`llms.txt`](llms.txt) for a machine-readable summary. Copy [`templates/CLAUDE.md`](templates/CLAUDE.md) or [`templates/AGENTS.md`](templates/AGENTS.md) into your project to teach your agent about this MCP.
## Why
You're in Claude Code building a library. You finish the code, and now you need to publish it. Instead of switching to a terminal:
```
You: publish this package to npm with public access
Claude: [calls publish tool] Published @yourorg/lib@1.0.0 successfully
```
That's it. No context switching.
## Setup
### 1. Install
```bash
git clone https://github.com/mikusnuz/npm-mcp.git
cd npm-mcp
npm install
npm run build
```
### 2. Get npm token
Go to [npmjs.com](https://www.npmjs.com) > Account > Access Tokens > **Generate New Token** (Automation type recommended).
### 3. Add to Claude Code
Edit `~/.claude/settings.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"npm-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/npm-mcp/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"NPM_TOKEN": "npm_xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}
}
}
}
```
Or if you've already run `npm login` locally, skip `NPM_TOKEN` -- it uses your `~/.npmrc` automatically.
## Tools
### Publishing & Versioning
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `publish` | Publish a package to npm registry |
| `version` | Bump package version (patch/minor/major/pre*) |
| `unpublish` | Remove a package version |
| `deprecate` | Deprecate a version (or undeprecate with empty message) |
| `pack` | Preview what would be published |
### Package Info
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `view` | View package info from registry |
| `search` | Search npm registry |
| `bugs` | Get bug tracker URL for a package |
| `repo` | Get repository URL for a package |
| `docs` | Get documentation URL for a package |
| `diff` | Show diff between package versions |
### Dependency Management
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `install` | Install packages |
| `uninstall` | Remove packages |
| `update` | Update packages to latest semver-compatible version |
| `outdated` | Check for outdated packages |
| `ls` | List installed packages |
| `explain` | Explain why a package is installed |
| `dedupe` | Reduce duplication in dependency tree |
| `prune` | Remove extraneous packages |
| `fund` | Show funding info for dependencies |
| `query` | Query packages using CSS-like selectors |
### Security & Diagnostics
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `audit` | Run security audit (with optional auto-fix) |
| `sbom` | Generate Software Bill of Materials (CycloneDX/SPDX) |
| `doctor` | Check npm environment health |
| `ping` | Check registry connectivity |
### Configuration & Auth
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `whoami` | Check current authenticated user |
| `token` | Manage access tokens (list/revoke) |
| `access` | Set or view access level on packages |
| `owner` | Manage package owners (ls/add/rm) |
| `dist-tag` | Manage distribution tags (ls/add/rm) |
| `profile` | View or modify npm profile settings |
| `config` | View npm configuration (read-only) |
### Project Setup
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `init` | Initialize a new package.json |
| `pkg` | Manage package.json fields programmatically |
| `ci` | Clean install from lockfile (for CI) |
| `run-script` | Run scripts defined in package.json |
| `link` | Symlink a local package for development |
| `cache` | Manage the npm cache |
## Examples
**Publish a scoped package:**
```
publish({ path: "/home/user/my-lib", access: "public" })
```
**Bump version and publish:**
```
version({ path: "/home/user/my-lib", bump: "patch" })
publish({ path: "/home/user/my-lib" })
```
**Check what's inside before publishing:**
```
pack({ path: "/home/user/my-lib", dryRun: true })
```
**Search for existing packages:**
```
search({ query: "react state management", limit: 5 })
```
**View package details:**
```
view({ package: "@yourorg/lib", field: "versions" })
```
**Install packages:**
```
install({ path: "/home/user/my-app", packages: ["express", "cors"], saveDev: false })
```
**Check outdated dependencies:**
```
outdated({ path: "/home/user/my-app" })
```
**Compare versions:**
```
diff({ specs: ["lodash@4.17.20", "lodash@4.17.21"] })
```
**Generate SBOM:**
```
sbom({ path: "/home/user/my-app", format: "spdx", production: true })
```
**Query dependencies:**
```
query({ path: "/home/user/my-app", selector: ":root > .prod" })
```
## Auth
| Method | How |
|--------|-----|
| **NPM_TOKEN** (recommended) | Set `NPM_TOKEN` env var in MCP config. Get token from npmjs.com > Access Tokens |
| **npm login** | Run `npm login` in terminal first. Token saved in `~/.npmrc` is used automatically |
For 2FA-enabled accounts, pass `otp` parameter to publish/unpublish/deprecate/owner/access/token tools.
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Default | Description |
|----------|---------|-------------|
| `NPM_TOKEN` | -- | npm authentication token |
| `NPM_PATH` | `npm` | Path to npm binary (if not in PATH) |
## License
MIT
