neo_dev_package_alternatives

v0.1.0

Suggests safer, actively maintained package alternatives from npm, Cargo, and PyPI registries.

$0.002 / call (Standard Tier)

Updated: Apr 25, 2026

Overview

A smart recommendation engine that analyzes your dependencies and suggests safer, actively maintained drop-in replacements. It queries registry categories across npm, Cargo, and PyPI ecosystems to help you migrate away from risky, outdated, or unmaintained packages.

Example Input

JSON payload sent to this tool:

{
  "ecosystem": "npm",
  "package_name": "request"
}

Example Output

Formatted JSON response returned by this tool:

{
  "original_package": "reqwest",
  "reason": "Looking for alternatives based on category: web-programming::http-client",
  "alternatives": [
    {
      "name": "ureq",
      "recent_downloads": 450000,
      "description": "Simple, safe HTTP client"
    },
    {
      "name": "hyper",
      "recent_downloads": 1200000,
      "description": "A fast and correct HTTP implementation"
    },
    {
      "name": "isahc",
      "recent_downloads": 50000,
      "description": "The practical HTTP client that is fun to use"
    }
  ]
}

Setup Configuration

Select MCP Client

Add the following configuration to your MCP general settings or mcp_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "neonia": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.neonia.io/mcp?tools=neo_dev_package_alternatives",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}