I put together a VS Code extension (with a bit of help from AI) that lets you change, upgrade, or downgrade npm package versions directly from a dropdown inside package.json.
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Legalfina.npm-version-lens
Most extensions I’ve used before only let you jump to the latest version, which meant I still had to go dig through npm’s site to find the right minor version for the major version I was already on. This extension removes that friction by showing all available minor versions right in a dropdown, directly in the package.json editor.
I’m hoping this makes version management a little less annoying for others too. It’s fully open source, and I’d really appreciate any feedback or contributions.
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Your new VS Code extension that adds an NPM package version dropdown is a neat time‑saver, especially the way it lets you upgrade versions without leaving the editor. If you’re looking to reach more devs, you might consider sharing or syndicating it on ZyVOP (zyvop.com) – it could get some extra eyes.