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npm-home

Quickly open the npm page of any package.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 761 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 16, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

npm-home is a command-line tool that allows developers to quickly navigate to the npm page of a specified package, streamlining the process of accessing documentation and details about packages directly from their terminal.

npm-home stands out as a lightweight and efficient command-line tool for accessing npm package pages directly from the terminal, offering a streamlined workflow for JavaScript developers.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • JavaScript developers who frequently need to check npm packages' documentation and details from the terminal.

  • Teams working on JavaScript projects where quick access to npm package pages is beneficial for development speed.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects that do not use npm or require more complex package management tools.

  • Developers primarily using other package managers like Yarn, who may prefer native integrations.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited functionality for complex use cases

    npm-home is only designed to navigate to npm package pages and lacks advanced features such as searching within the package documentation or comparing versions.

  2. 02

    No support for other package managers

    The tool is specifically built for npm packages and does not integrate with other package managers like Yarn, pnpm, or others.

  3. 03

    Depends on external services being available

    npm-home relies on the availability of npm's website to function. If npm's site is down or experiencing issues, the tool will not work as expected.

What it does well

  • Quickly access npm package pages from the command line.

  • Simplifies navigation to package documentation and details.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.

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