# npm node

Use the npm node to automate work in npm, and integrate npm with other applications.

On this page, you'll find a list of operations the npm node supports and links to more resources.

Credentials
Refer to [npm credentials](/guides/automated-workflows/integrations/builtin/credentials/npm) for guidance on setting up authentication.

## Operations

* Package
  * Get Package Metadata
  * Get Package Versions
  * Search for Packages
* Distribution Tag
  * Get All Tags
  * Update a Tag


## Related resources

Refer to [npm's documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/) for more information about the service.

## What to do if your operation isn't supported

If this node doesn't support the operation you want to do, you can use the [HTTP Request node](/guides/automated-workflows/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/ts-wf-nodes-base.httprequest) to call the service's API.

You can use the credential you created for this service in the HTTP Request node:

1. In the HTTP Request node, select **Authentication** > **Predefined Credential Type**.
2. Select the service you want to connect to.
3. Select your credential.