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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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