When working on a project, you might 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’ll also tell you that it’s not something I use frequently. Usually, you add the dependency because you know which one it is, or because you found it on the Internet. Not because you found it in the NPM listing. 🤷♀️
But, in any case, it is possible to search. However, always remember to review the documentation of packages before using them in your project, and make sure they are maintained and updated regularly.
Searching for Packages
To search for packages in the NPM registry, you can use the npm search command. For example, if you are looking for a package related to date manipulation, you can run the following command:
npm search fecha
This will display a list of packages related to the keyword “fecha”. You can examine each result and decide which one best fits your needs.
Filtering Packages
In addition to general search, NPM also offers filtering options to help you find more specific packages. You can use the npm search command along with options such as --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”
