npmjsorg

npmjsorg is a term used to reference the npm organization and the npmjs.org web presence that serves the Node Package Manager (npm) registry ecosystem. It encompasses the public registry where JavaScript packages are published, discovered, and installed for use in Node.js and browser environments. The site and its related tools provide package metadata, download statistics, maintainers, licenses, and documentation to help developers manage dependencies.

The npm registry enables developers to publish packages via the npm command-line interface, assign versions, and enforce semantic versioning to control updates in projects. It supports public packages that are freely accessible and, through paid plans, private packages with access control for teams and organizations. Security features include advisory notices and tooling to detect and address known vulnerabilities in dependencies.

Ownership and organization history: npm began as an independent project and evolved into a company that operated the registry and related services. In 2020, npm, Inc. was acquired by GitHub, and npm became part of the GitHub ecosystem, with the npm brand continuing to serve the broader JavaScript community. The npmjs.org domain is associated with this ecosystem, complementing the main npm portal at npmjs.com.

Community and governance: The npm project is maintained by the npm team under GitHub, with input from the wider open-source community. Development follows standard open-source practices, including contribution guidelines and code of conduct, while governance emphasizes collaboration with package authors, maintainers, and users to sustain a reliable and secure registry.

See also: Node.js, npm, package registries, open-source software.