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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 get real-time monitoring for the moment npm goes down.
Quick npm Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Try a second device or network.
Real-time monitoring coming soon
We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
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 reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
npm on API Status CheckCommon npm Issues During Outages
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.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume npm Is Down
- 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.
Real-Time npm Monitoring
API Status Check tracks npm registry status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent npm registry status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify npm status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand npm registry stability over time.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when npm experiences a new incident affecting installs or publishes.
Alternative Solutions During npm Outages
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.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment npm registry recovers from an outage so you can resume deployments.
Get notified when npm is back up
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npm Status FAQ
Is npm down right now?
Check status.npmjs.org and API Status Check for independent monitoring. 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.