npmx Reaches Alpha: Community Driven Alternative Browser for the npm Registry

Daniel Curtis — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

npmx is an open-source package browser for the npm registry, developed by Daniel Roe and over 250 contributors. It emphasizes speed and features absent in the official npmjs.com interface, such as install size calculations and outdated dependency warnings. Feedback highlights its quick search performance but raises design concerns. The project is available on GitHub.

By Daniel Curtis

pnpm 11 Release Candidate: ESM Distribution, Supply Chain Defaults and a New Store Format

Daniel Curtis — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

pnpm 11 RC has been released, featuring significant changes in performance, security, and configuration. Key updates include an SQLite-backed store index, tighter security defaults, and a consolidated build script setting. It now requires Node.js v22 or later. Global installs are isolated by default, and new commands enhance usability. Migration guidance is available in the documentation.

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npmx Reaches Alpha: Community Driven Alternative Browser for the npm Registry

pnpm 11 Release Candidate: ESM Distribution, Supply Chain Defaults and a New Store Format