The npm-search MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server. It enables users to search for npm packages directly using the npm search functionality.
To use it, install the server via npm or Smithery. Then, run the command npm-search-mcp-server followed by your search query to find packages.
Key features include searching for npm packages with a simple command. It supports installation through npm and Smithery, and offers configuration options for different environments like Claude and Zed.
Use cases involve quickly finding npm packages for web development. It helps in searching for specific libraries like Express or React, and assists developers in discovering new tools for their projects.
For installation, use npm install -g npm-search-mcp-server or via Smithery with npx -y @smithery/cli install npm-search-mcp-server --client claude. If you are using uv, you can run it directly without prior installation. The project is open source, licensed under the MIT License.