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npm Status Monitor
npm Status: Is npm Down Right Now?
Use this npm status guide to confirm registry outages fast, troubleshoot npm install failures, publish errors, or dependency issues, and reach the official npm status page in one click.
How do I quickly check if npm is down?
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Check the official status page.
- 4. Try a second device or network.
TLDR: npm is currently believed to be operational. Check the official npm status page or apistatuscheck.com for real-time status.
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Check the official npm status page
npm posts incident updates, registry degradation notices, and maintenance windows for the npm registry and website.
status.npmjs.orgLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread install failures, publish errors, or registry timeout issues.
Downdetector reportsCheck the official status page
Use API Status Check to reach the official status page fast and review previously reported incidents.
npm on API Status CheckWhat happens when npm goes down?
npm install and dependency resolution failures
Users may encounter 'ENOTFOUND', 'ETIMEDOUT', or '404 Not Found' errors when installing packages during registry outages.
Package publish and version update errors
Developers may fail to publish new packages, update versions, or encounter 'Service Unavailable' errors during publish operations.
Registry search and package lookup timeouts
The npm website and CLI search may time out, return incomplete results, or fail to load package metadata during incidents.
Authentication and login failures
Users may encounter 'npm login' errors, token validation failures, or '401 Unauthorized' responses during authentication server issues.
How do I troubleshoot npm issues?
- 1
Clear npm cache and retry
Run `npm cache clean --force` to clear corrupted cache entries, then retry your install or publish operation.
- 2
Check your npm version and update
Run `npm -v` to check your version. Update with `npm install -g npm@latest` as older versions may have known issues.
- 3
Try a different registry mirror
Use a mirror like Cloudflare (`npm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.cf`) or Yarn as a temporary alternative.
- 4
Verify network and proxy settings
Check `npm config get proxy` and `npm config get https-proxy`. Corporate proxies can block registry access.
- 5
Use --verbose for detailed error logs
Run `npm install --verbose` to see detailed network logs and identify whether the issue is npm-side or local.
What is npm's current status?
API Status Check tracks npm registry status with official status page links, community outage reports, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Official npm registry status, in one place
API Status Check links the official npm status page and keeps a history of reported incidents. We do not run our own probes against npm yet.
Reported incident history
Review previously reported incidents and outage patterns to understand npm registry stability over time.
Alerts for the APIs we monitor
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when npm experiences a new incident affecting installs or publishes.
What can I do during a npm outage?
Use Yarn or pnpm as alternative package managers
During npm outages, Yarn and pnpm can install from their own caches or alternative registries to keep your builds running.
Install from package-lock.json with offline cache
If you have node_modules cached, npm can install from your lockfile offline with `npm ci --prefer-offline`.
Use a private registry or mirror
Organizations can maintain private npm mirrors like Verdaccio or Artifactory for resilience during public registry outages.
Confirm recovery on the official status page
Watch the official status page to see the moment npm registry recovers from an outage so you can resume deployments.
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Frequently asked questions about npm status
Is npm down right now?
Check status.npmjs.org and API Status Check, which links the official status page alongside community outage reports. If both show incidents, npm is likely down for many users.
Why is npm install failing?
Install failures can indicate registry outages, network issues, or package resolution problems. Check status first, then try clearing cache.
Can I install packages when npm is down?
If you have node_modules cached or use `npm ci --prefer-offline`, you may be able to install from cache during outages.
Is the npm website different from the npm registry?
Yes. The npm website (npmjs.com) can be down while the registry API works for CLI installs, or vice versa.
Should I use Yarn or pnpm instead of npm?
Yarn and pnpm offer better caching and performance, but all three tools use the same npm registry and are affected by registry outages.
How can I get npm outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when npm or the npm registry has an incident.
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