When working on a project, you may need to use additional libraries or modules to add specific functionalities.
NPM offers a way to search and filter packages according to your needs. This allows you to quickly find the right packages for your projects.
I will also tell you that it’s not something I use frequently. Normally, you add the dependency because you know what it is, or because you found it on the internet. Not because I found it in the NPM listing. 🤷♀️
But, in any case, it is possible to search. But always remember to check the documentation of the packages before using them in your project, and ensure that they are maintained and regularly updated.
Package Search
To search for packages in the NPM registry, you can use the command npm search. For example, if you are looking for a package related to date manipulation, you can run the following command:
npm search dateThis will display a list of packages related to the keyword “date”. You can review each result and decide which one best fits your needs.
Package Filtering
In addition to general searching, NPM also offers filtering options to help you find more specific packages. You can use the npm search command along with options like --author, --maintainer, or --keywords to filter the results.
For example, if you want to find packages related to date manipulation created by a specific author, you can run the following command:
npm search typescript --author "microsoft"Or that contain a specific keyword
npm search --keywords "sql"