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@mcp-listing/npm-registry-mcp

v1.0.0

Published

Real-time NPM registry integration Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Fetch package metadata, versions, and dependencies.

Readme

NPM 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.

Deploy on Vinkius Cloud

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The NPM Registry MCP eliminates outdated code generation.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 Cloud

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