npm_metadata
Retrieve npm package metadata including version, documentation URLs, repository links, license, and maintainer information for informed development decisions.
Instructions
Get npm package metadata (name, version, URLs, maintainers).
USE THIS WHEN: You need basic package info, version numbers, or links to external documentation.
RETURNS: Package metadata ONLY - does NOT include actual documentation content.
For full documentation, use fetch_npm_docs instead.
The response includes:
- Package name, version, description
- Documentation URL (docs_url/homepage) - can be passed to WebFetch for external docs
- Repository URL (usually GitHub)
- License, keywords, maintainers
Args:
package: npm package name (e.g., "express", "react", "lodash")
Example: npm_metadata("express") → Returns metadata with links to expressjs.com
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| package | Yes |