npm
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Visitnpm vs Tank
What both publish
| Fact | npm | Tank |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs | Tank supports seven skill primitives: instruction, hook, tool, agent, rule, resource, and prompt, which can be combined into bundles. |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | Claude Code,Cursor,GitHub Copilot,Codex,Windsurf,OpenCode,Cline,Roo Code |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Tank plans
- FreeFree
Pick npm if…
npm suits JavaScript developers who need to publish or install public packages, or manage private packages individually or in teams. It also supports workflows involving CI/CD and Docker.
Pick Tank if…
Tank suits developers and organizations managing AI-agent packages across its supported editors. It is especially relevant when package scanning, permissions, self-hosting, or private registries matter.