Getting Started
Introduction
Learn what npmx.dev is and why you should use it
npmx.dev provides a better way to browse the npm registry.
What is npmx.dev?
npmx.dev is a fast, modern browser for the npm registry. It doesn't aim to replace npmjs.com, but provides a better UI and 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
- Check security - See vulnerability warnings and provenance indicators
- 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
- Check package security and provenance
- View package metadata in a clean, dark-mode interface
- Navigate with keyboard shortcuts
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