# Package Manager

> Use this tool when you need to efficiently search and retrieve package information from various repositories, such as PyPI, npm, and Docker Hub, to solve problems like dependency management and version tracking. It provides a flexible interface with HTTP request caching and error handling, allowing for seamless integration into AI assistant conversations. This tool is ideal for developers who require quick access to package metadata and version comparisons without leaving their conversation context.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/pacman  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pacman

## Description

The Pacman MCP server provides AI assistants with the ability to search and retrieve information from package repositories including PyPI, npm, crates.io, Docker Hub, and Terraform Registry. Developed by Oliver Borchers, this Python implementation offers tools for package searching, detailed package information retrieval, Docker image exploration, and Terraform module version tracking. The server features efficient HTTP request caching, comprehensive error handling, and both tool-based and prompt-based interfaces for flexible integration. It's particularly valuable for developers who need to quickly access package metadata, compare versions, or explore dependencies without leaving their AI assistant conversation context.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.83
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

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

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/pacman)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/oborchers/mcp-server-pacman>

## 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": "pacman"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pacman` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pacman/pull`

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