Update Now transforms dependency management in Visual Studio Code into a delightful experience. With just one click in your package.json, you can view and apply updates while getting rich insights about your dependencies through a beautiful dedicated panel.
This extension and the content on this page were written together with ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf and ClaudeAI. Prompts by Andy Gongea😁
- Direct in package.json: Update dependencies right where you see them with intuitive CodeLens
- Batch Updates: Update multiple dependencies at once with our smart grouping
- Visual Feedback: Clear indicators show update status and progress
- Dependency Overview: See all your dependencies and their status at a glance
- Update History: Track when and what was updated
- Dependency Analytics: Understand update patterns and maintain a healthy codebase
- Configurable CodeLens: Choose which update types to show (patch/minor/major)
- Streamlined Navigation: The dedicated panel provides easy navigation toward specific dependencies
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🚀 Effortless Updates
- See available updates directly in your code
- Apply updates with a single click
- No more CLI commands needed
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📈 Smart Insights
- Track update history
- Monitor dependency health
- Make informed update decisions
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⚡ Maximum Productivity
- Save time with batch updates
- Stay informed with real-time notifications
- Reduce update-related issues
- Install from VS Code Marketplace
- Open any
package.jsonfile - Look for the CodeLens indicators above your dependencies
- Click to update or open the insights panel
- ❇️ Patch Updates: Quick, safe bug fixes
- ✴️ Minor Updates: New features (backward compatible)
- 🛑 Major Updates: Breaking changes with detailed info
- 📊 Dependency status overview
- 📈 Update history graphs
- 🔍 Detailed dependency information
- ⚡ Performance impact analysis
Released under the ICS License.
Last updated: December 30, 2024