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bluwy/npmx.dev

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2026-03-25

Audience · developerComplexity · 2/5MaintainedSetup · easy

TLDR

A faster, cleaner alternative front-end for browsing npm packages, using the same registry data as npmjs.com.

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Search npm packages
      View docs and code
      Check vulnerabilities
      Show ESM vs CommonJS
    Tech stack
      Web application
      Dark mode default
    Use cases
      Swap npmjs URLs directly
      Check install size
      Compare with JSR
    Audience
      JavaScript developers
      Package maintainers
    Features
      Keyboard shortcuts
      Fast page loads
      Matches npm URL structure

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Swap 'npmjs.com' for 'npmx.dev' in any link to browse the same package with a faster interface.

USE CASE 2

Check whether a package is ESM or CommonJS and how large it'll be once installed.

USE CASE 3

Search JSR alongside npm to see if a package exists in multiple registries.

USE CASE 4

Browse a maintainer's packages and, eventually, manage ownership from an admin panel.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptTypeScript

How does it compare?

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Language—CSS—
Last pushed2026-03-252022-10-032020-05-03
MaintenanceMaintainedDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/51/5
Audiencedevelopervibe coderops devops

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Site is still being polished before a wider announcement.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how npmx.dev's keyboard shortcuts work so I can navigate package search results faster.
Prompt 2
Explain how npmx.dev pulls the same data as npmjs.com but renders it faster and cleaner.
Prompt 3
Help me understand what extra package details npmx.dev shows that npmjs.com doesn't.
Prompt 4
How would I contribute a new feature to npmx.dev, like added JSR integration?

Frequently asked questions

What is npmx.dev?

A faster, cleaner alternative front-end for browsing npm packages, using the same registry data as npmjs.com.

Is npmx.dev actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-03-25).

How hard is npmx.dev to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is npmx.dev for?

Mainly developer.

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