npm-update-dependencies

Description

Update your npm dependencies with a single click.

This plugin will update all the dependencies in your package.json file to the latest version, or the satisfying version depending on your choice.

Features

• Update a dependency to the latest or satisfying version
• Keep comparators (e.g. ^, ~, >, <, >=, <=) when replacing versions
• Get notified of deprecated dependencies with a banner
• Detect and replace/remove deprecated dependencies
• Configure and spot dependencies that are likely unmaintained
• Batch update all dependencies (latest or satisfying) and/or all deprecated dependencies
• Support for custom registries and private packages
• Support of the packageManager field
• See your outdated dependencies at a glance in the status bar
• Exclude dependencies or versions from the scan
• Configure everything in the settings
• Manually invalidate the cache in case of issues
• …and more!

Usage

There are 3 ways to invoke the extension menus:

• Hover over an annotated dependency and click the action you want to perform
• Right click in the package.json file and select the extension from the context menu
• Use the Tools menu

Configuration options are available in the settings.

Works by fetching registry.npmjs.org.
Rewrite of the existing npm-dependency-checker plugin.

Installation

• Using the IDE built-in plugin system:

  Settings/Preferences > Plugins > Marketplace > Search for "npm-update-dependencies" > Install Plugin

• Manually:

  1. Either:
     • Download the latest release
     • Build it manually by installing Java 17+ and running ./gradlew buildPlugin: the output zip is available at build/distributions/npm-update-dependencies-X.X.X.zip
  2. Install it manually using Settings/Preferences > Plugins > ⚙️ > Install Plugin from Disk…

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Plugin based on the IntelliJ Platform Plugin Template