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Deno supports using npm modules in your projects

Millions of packages you already know are just a few keystrokes away. Add them to your project with a simple command that will already feel familiar.

// install an npm package to your project
$ deno install npm:hono

Popular packages

The npm packages you reach for most often are ready to use in Deno

react

$ deno install npm:react

Use react in your Deno projects

zod

$ deno install npm:zod

Use zod in your Deno projects

openai

$ deno install npm:openai

Use openai in your Deno projects

chalk

$ deno install npm:chalk

Use chalk in your Deno projects

express

$ deno install npm:express

Use express in your Deno projects

hono

$ deno install npm:hono

Use hono in your Deno projects

Search for packages

Find the package you need and install it with a simple command.

    Node and npm compatibility

    You don't need to throw out your existing knowledge or code. Deno plays nicely with Node and with npm.