# NPM Helper

> Use this tool when you need to manage Node.js dependencies or search npm packages, as it solves problems like outdated dependencies and version conflicts by providing tools for searching, fetching documentation, and safely upgrading packages with version constraint management. It takes inputs like package names and version constraints, and outputs relevant package information, documentation, and upgrade recommendations. Use it in contexts where you need to evaluate package options or maintain dependencies without leaving your AI conversation.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/pinkpixel-npm-helper  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pinkpixel-npm-helper

## Description

The npm-helper-mcp server provides AI assistants with tools for managing Node.js dependencies and searching npm packages. Built by PinkPixel, this TypeScript implementation exposes ten specialized tools that enable searching the npm registry, fetching package documentation, checking for outdated dependencies, and safely upgrading packages with version constraint management. The server uses the npm-check-updates library under the hood while adding memory optimization, rate limiting, and robust error handling. It's particularly valuable for developers who need to evaluate package options, maintain dependencies, or resolve version conflicts without leaving their AI conversation context.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.65
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/pinkpixel-npm-helper)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/pinkpixel-dev/npm-helper-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": "pinkpixel-npm-helper"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pinkpixel-npm-helper` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pinkpixel-npm-helper/pull`

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