PRPM Playground: Test Packages with Real AI Models Before Installing

1. Installing the package locally
2. Setting up your AI coding environment
3. Creating a test scenario
4. Trying it with your AI model
5. Uninstalling if it doesn't work

This friction makes discovery harder and wastes time. PRPM Playground removes it entirely.

What You Can Do

• Test instantly: Click "Test in Playground" on any package page
• Choose your model: Claude Sonnet, Opus, GPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini—use what you work with
• Compare results: Test with and without the package to see actual impact
• Multi-turn conversations: Have back-and-forth discussions to stress test packages
• Share discoveries: Share test results with your team or the community
• See community results: View how others tested the package

From the Web Browser

Every package on PRPM now has a "Test in Playground" button. Click it, enter your input, and get instant results from your chosen AI model.

From the CLI

Prefer the terminal? Test packages without leaving your command line:

# Single test
prpm playground @user/code-reviewer "Review this: console.log('hello')"

# Interactive conversation mode
prpm playground @user/brainstorm-assistant --interactive

# Compare with and without the package
prpm playground @user/optimizer "Optimize this function" --compare

# Use a different model
prpm playground @user/complex-task "Analyze this" --model opus

Make Better Decisions

Before Playground, you relied on package descriptions and download counts. Now you can test with your own use cases and see real results. No more installing a dozen packages to find the right one.

Compare Scientifically

The --compare mode lets you test the same input twice: once with the package prompt, once without. This shows you exactly what value the package adds. Does it actually improve the AI's output, or is it just prompt fluff?

Learn from the Community

Every package detail page shows recent community test results. See how others are using the package, what inputs they tried, and whether they found it helpful. It's like reading reviews with actual proof of performance.

Try Before You Subscribe

Start with 5 free trial credits. Test a few packages, find your favorites, then subscribe to PRPM+ for 100 monthly credits. No commitment until you're sure this is valuable.

Playground benefits package authors just as much as users.

More Downloads

When users can test your package instantly, they're more likely to trust it and install it. Playground removes the biggest barrier to adoption: uncertainty. Show, don't tell.

Better Documentation

Shared test results become living documentation. Instead of writing examples in your README, users see real examples from actual testing. The best use cases naturally surface through community testing.

Real Usage Analytics

Package authors get a comprehensive analytics dashboard showing exactly how users test their packages. See test volumes, popular models, credit usage patterns, session durations, and more. This real-world data helps you optimize your package for actual usage patterns.

Social Proof & Recognition

When users share helpful test results, it creates social proof for your package. High helpfulness ratings and view counts signal quality to potential users. PRPM+ subscribers also get a special badge on their profile and packages, showing their commitment to the ecosystem.

Credit System

• Free tier: 5 trial credits to get started
• PRPM+ subscription: 100 monthly credits for $6/month (org members: $3/month)
• Credit packs: Buy additional credits that never expire ($5 for 100)
• Token-based pricing: 1 credit = 5,000 tokens (prevents abuse)
• Rollover credits: Unused monthly credits roll over (max 200, 1-month expiry)

• Enhanced A/B Testing: Compare multiple packages side-by-side with the same input in a unified interface
• More Models: Gemini, Llama, and other leading AI models coming soon
• Test Collections: Test entire collections of packages in one flow
• Shareable Test Suites: Create and share comprehensive test suites for package validation
• Advanced Analytics: Deeper insights into package performance, user satisfaction metrics, and optimization recommendations

Or from the CLI:

npm install -g prpm
prpm login
prpm playground @user/package "your test input"