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24 alternatives to PACO – Package Confuser

Chrome extension to find missing NPM packages

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Refined GitHub▲324

   Browser extension that makes GitHub cleaner & more powerful

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hosted JavaScript dependency tree graphs for GitHub READMEs▲56

   node dependency trees as a service. Contribute to fiatjaf/node-dependencies-view development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Pacgie▲6

   Secure, updated & optimized dependencies

   2025 · pacgie.com · its alternatives →

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   4smart Packages Overview▲75

   Monitor NuGet and NPM packages in your repositories

   2021 · its alternatives →

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   WhatsDiff▲141

   CLI tool to help you understand changes in your dependencies

   Nov 2025 · whatsdiff.app · its alternatives →

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   Dependabot – Automated Dependency Update PRs for Ruby, JS, Python and PHP▲51

   GitHub is where people build software. More than 150 million people use GitHub to discover, fork, and contribute to over 420 million projects.

   2017 · dependabot.com · its alternatives →

7. 7SW
   See what other NPM packages everyone else is using▲67

   2016 · npmdiscover.com · its alternatives →

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   Safe-NPM – only install packages that are +90 days old▲90

   This past quarter has been awash with sophisticated npm supply chain attacks like [Shai-Hulud](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/23/widesprea...() and the [Chalk/debug Compromise](https://www.wiz.io/blog/widespread-npm-supply-chain-attack-b...). This CLI helps protect users from recently compromised packages by only downloading packages that have been public for a while (default is 90 days or older). Install: npm install -g @dendronhq/safe-npm Usage: safe-npm install react@^18 lodash How it works: - Queries…

   Nov 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   NPMScan▲7

   Automated github dependency security scanner

   Nov 2025 · npmscan.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    GitHub Repository Explorer▲82

    Explore your GitHub repositories with ease

    2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Chrome extension to navigate dependencies in Node.js projects on Github▲34

    A Google Chrome extension for navigating Node.js `require()`s in Github. - lxe/require-navigator

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    StackHound▲10

    If you’ve ever explored GitHub repos and felt frustrated by how little you can tell about a project’s real tech stack — you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I built StackHound https://www.producthunt.com/posts/stackhound It goes beyond the GitHub API to scan dependency files and uncover the actual tools, frameworks, and languages a repo uses — whether it's built with React, Next.js, Tailwind, Flask, or Spring Boot. Just drop in a GitHub username and repo to analyze it instantly. You can also use our /api/analyze endpoint to plug it into your own tools. Try the…

    2025 · stackhound.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Packagr.app – a private package repository with security scanning▲43

    Host private Python, Docker, NPM, Debian, and Conda packages. Private package registry with 4.5x faster installs, CVE scanning, and SSO. Up to 80% cheaper than Cloudsmith. Free tier available.

    2019 · packagr.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Cross-platform dependency manager using bash and cmake▲47

    👢 Cross platform dependency manager for developers - mulle-nat-stash/mulle-bootstrap

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15PD
    Package Diff: compare two versions of a published NPM package▲29

    2019 · diff.intrinsic.com · its alternatives →

16. 16PD
    PickBetterPack – Discover similar pkgs from package.json dependencies▲22

    2021 · pickbetterpack.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Missing Open Source Package Manager for Kubernetes Beyond Helm▲20

    Hi, we are a small team from Vienna and today released our first version of a Package Manager similar to apt, Homebrew, or Chocolatey, but specifically tailored for Kubernetes environments and cloud-native software. Originally, we wanted to contribute to the Kubernetes ecosystem with a different idea; however, after talking to the community, we uncovered that package management is an even bigger problem at the moment. We are now looking for as much feedback as possible, so we would really appreciate it if you could check it out and let us know what you think! Thanks!

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Chrome Extension to find a line number on GitHub files/diffs▲13

    Chrome Extension to find a line number on GitHub files - nicosantangelo/github-go-to-line-number

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    RepoSentinel▲6

    Hi HN I’ve been maintaining more than 20 open-source Laravel packages over the years, and I quickly ran into the same pain many of you probably know: keeping track of dependencies, versions, vulnerabilities, issues, and contributor activity across dozens of GitHub repositories is exhausting. So I built [RepoSentinel](https://reposentinel.com) – a dashboard that connects to your GitHub account and gives you a single place to: - Monitor dependencies and outdated packages - Get alerts on security vulnerabilities - Track repo activity and contributor stats - Spot potential risks before…

    2025 · reposentinel.com · its alternatives →

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    Dependency Install Swapper▲2

    Effortlessly swap package managers on npmjs & yarnpkg sites.

    2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    GitHub Tagger. Chrome Extension to tag and add notes to GitHub projects▲20

    2015 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

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    DepsGuard▲10

    Configure once, prevent the next compromised package install

    May 2026 · depsguard.com · its alternatives →

23. 23CI
    Check if a GitHub repo is open to contributions▲17

    2021 · merge-chance.info · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Packagr – private Python package repository and Docker registry▲15

    Host private Python, Docker, NPM, Debian, and Conda packages. Private package registry with 4.5x faster installs, CVE scanning, and SSO. Up to 80% cheaper than Cloudsmith. Free tier available.

    2020 · packagr.app · its alternatives →

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