Node.js has gained significant popularity due to its robust ecosystem, primarily fueled by npm, its package manager, which has seen exponential growth with millions of daily package downloads and tens of thousands of available packages. However, the reliance on npmjs.org for builds can lead to challenges, such as downtime and inefficiencies in package management, prompting the need for better solutions like Artifactory. Artifactory addresses these issues by offering features such as remote repositories that proxy npm registries, lazy on-demand caching for packages, local repositories for private package storage, and enhanced security controls. Additionally, Artifactory allows the aggregation of multiple registries through virtual repositories and offers powerful search capabilities and custom user plugins, providing a comprehensive solution for managing npm packages efficiently. The service is available both locally and via a cloud version, with user-friendly installation and configuration steps.