🧩 Node.js Package Updater – VS Code Extension
A simple and effective Visual Studio Code extension to check and update outdated Node.js (npm) dependencies right inside the editor. Stay up-to-date, avoid breaking changes, and keep your code fresh with just a few clicks!
⚠️ Warning
- Please make a backup of your
package.jsonand lock file. - If anything goes wrong, you’ll be able to restore it.
- Always double-check dependency versions by hovering — it's a handy but simple tool.
✨ Features
- 📦 Detect outdated dependencies in your project
- 🚨 Highlights major version updates
- 📋 View installed, wanted, and latest versions
- 🔄 One-click update for individual packages
- ✅ "Update All" feature with confirmation
- 🔗 Open package changelog on npm
- 🆘 In-app help with version explanation
- 🖼️ Activity bar icon (light/dark theme support)
📸 Screenshots
Options for refresh, update all, help, single update and more
🚀 Getting Started
1. Install the extension
Install from the VS Code Marketplace or use this command:
ext install JayantNavrange.nodejs-package-updater
2. Open a Node.js project
Make sure your project has a package.json and run npm install once.
3. Usage - Either from sidebar or using commands
Auto-detection of outdated dependencies (for most cases worked), update one by one or update all at once, ignore update not implemented at this time. There's alot of details for you before updating like:
Installed: Version currently in node_modules
Wanted: Version that satisfies your package.json semver
Latest: Latest available version on npm
⚠️ Major version updates may introduce breaking changes
Also, there are commands you can use in command palette
Why use this?
Don't like terminal stuff? Just few clicks and you are done updating (I like this way more)
Currently in development but works well, there are a few typos and some things you may notice which are twice. I will be updating, adding more and fixing things.
If you are interested, download and start using. Contributions are welcome and feedback appreciated.
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