# io.github.zcag/npm-search-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to search and compare npm packages, or retrieve live registry data without requiring an API key. It solves problems such as finding suitable packages for projects, comparing alternative packages, and staying up-to-date with the latest package information. The tool takes search queries as input and outputs relevant package data and comparisons.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/io-github-zcag-npm-search-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-zcag-npm-search-mcp

## Description

Search npm packages, get live registry data, and compare alternatives. No API key needed.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.98
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [MCP Registry](https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io/v0/servers/io.github.zcag%2Fnpm-search-mcp)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/zcag/npm-search-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "io-github-zcag-npm-search-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-zcag-npm-search-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-zcag-npm-search-mcp/pull`

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