npm Not Working? Try These Alternatives
When npm is down or slow, these package managers can keep your JavaScript development flowing.
Current npm Status
npm registry is currently operational
Last checked: 8/22/2025, 3:30:45 PM
Quick npm Troubleshooting
npm cache clean --forcerm -rf node_modules package-lock.jsonnpm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org/npm install --verboseBest npm Alternatives
Yarn
Fast, reliable, and secure dependency management
Key Benefits:
- Deterministic installs
- Offline mode
- Workspaces support
Install:
npm install -g yarnUsage:
yarn installpnpm
Fast, disk space efficient package manager
Key Benefits:
- Saves disk space
- 3x faster than npm
- Strict node_modules
Install:
npm install -g pnpmUsage:
pnpm installBun
All-in-one JavaScript runtime & toolkit
Key Benefits:
- Extremely fast
- Built-in bundler
- Drop-in replacement
Install:
curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bashUsage:
bun installPerformance Comparison
| PackageIcon Manager | Speed | Disk Usage | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | Baseline | High | Good |
| Yarn | 2x faster | Medium | Excellent |
| pnpm | 3x faster | Very Low | Very Good |
| Bun | 10x+ faster | Low | Good |