npm-package-mcp-server

Welcome to the npm-package-mcp-server repository! This project provides a server for fetching and exploring NPM package source code. Built with TypeScript, it supports package browsing, file extraction, and code analysis.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• API
• Contributing
• License
• Releases

Features

• Package Browsing: Explore the available NPM packages easily.
• File Extraction: Download specific files from packages for detailed analysis.
• Code Analysis: Analyze the source code of packages to understand their structure and functionality.
• TypeScript Support: Enjoy the benefits of TypeScript for type safety and improved development experience.

Installation

To get started, clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/Pratham1264/npm-package-mcp-server.git
cd npm-package-mcp-server

Next, install the necessary dependencies:

npm install

Usage

After installation, you can start the server with the following command:

npm start

You can then access the server at http://localhost:3000.

Fetching Packages

To fetch a package, use the following endpoint:

GET /api/packages/:packageName

Replace :packageName with the name of the package you want to explore.

Extracting Files

To extract files from a package, use:

POST /api/packages/:packageName/extract

Provide the necessary details in the request body to specify which files you want to download.

Analyzing Code

To analyze code, you can use:

GET /api/packages/:packageName/analyze

This will return insights into the structure and functionality of the specified package.

API

The API is designed to be straightforward and easy to use. Below are the main endpoints:

1. List Packages

GET /api/packages

This endpoint retrieves a list of available packages.

2. Get Package Details

GET /api/packages/:packageName

Fetch detailed information about a specific package.

3. Extract Files

POST /api/packages/:packageName/extract

Extract specific files from a package.

4. Analyze Code

GET /api/packages/:packageName/analyze

Analyze the source code of a package.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to the npm-package-mcp-server! If you have ideas for improvements or new features, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature.
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes and push to your fork.
5. Create a pull request.

Please ensure your code adheres to the project's coding standards.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Releases

To download the latest release, visit Releases. Make sure to download and execute the necessary files to get started.

You can also check the Releases section for previous versions and updates.

Topics

This project covers various topics, including:

• Code Analysis: Understand the structure of packages.
• Developer Tools: Tools for developers to work with NPM packages.
• MCP: Model Context Protocol for enhanced communication.
• Package Explorer: A tool to explore package contents easily.
• Source Code: Access to the source code of various packages.

Conclusion

The npm-package-mcp-server is a powerful tool for developers looking to explore and analyze NPM packages. With its TypeScript foundation and robust features, it streamlines the process of fetching and understanding package source code.

For more information, visit the Releases section to stay updated with the latest changes and features.