npm-search MCP Server

MCP server for searching npm packages

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Overview

The npm-search MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that allows users to search for npm packages using the npm search command.

To use the npm-search MCP Server, you can install it via npm or Smithery, and then run the command npm-search-mcp-server to initiate searches for npm packages.

Search for npm packages using a simple command. - Supports configuration for different environments like Claude and Zed. - Debugging capabilities with MCP inspector.

Quickly finding npm packages for web development.
Searching for specific packages like 'express' or 'react'.
Assisting developers in discovering related npm packages.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect npm-search MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-npm-search-mcp-server-btwiuse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I install npm-search MCP Server?

You can install it using npm with the command `npm install -g npm-search-mcp-server` or via Smithery.

Can I use it without installation?

Yes, if you are using `uv`, you can run it directly without installation.

Is it open source?

Yes, npm-search MCP Server is licensed under the MIT License, allowing free use and modification.

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