Getting Started
Introduction
Learn what npmx.dev is and why you should use it
npmx.dev is a fast, modern way to browse the npm registry.
What is npmx.dev?
npmx.dev is a fast, modern browser for the npm registry, focused on a great developer experience for browsing packages, viewing documentation, and exploring code.
What you can do
- Search packages - Quick package search with instant results and infinite scroll
- Browse source code - View package source code with syntax highlighting
- Compare packages - Evaluate package size, dependencies, types, security, and repository health side-by-side
- Share exact views - Package versions, code files, diffs, docs, changelogs, timelines, search, and compare states are URL-driven
- Check security - See vulnerability warnings and provenance indicators
- Manage packages and orgs - Update package access, owners, organization members, and teams
- Use your language - Browse a translated interface across dozens of locales
- Rely on accessible UI - Use keyboard-friendly, screen-reader-aware workflows
- Use familiar URLs - Replace npmjs.com with npmx.dev in any URL
When to use npmx.dev
Use npmx.dev when you want to:
- Quickly find and evaluate npm packages
- Browse package source code without downloading
- Compare packages before adding a dependency
- Share a permalink to the exact package, code, docs, diff, changelog, timeline, search, or comparison view
- Check package security and provenance
- Manage npm package access and organization teams
- View package metadata in a clean, translated, dark-mode interface
- Navigate with keyboard shortcuts
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