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 with ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, and ClaudeAI. Prompts byAndy Gongea😁
✨ Key Features
🎯 One-Click Updates
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
📊 Rich Insights Panel
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
🎨 Customizable Experience
Configurable CodeLens: Choose which update types to show (patch/minor/major)
Streamlined Navigation: The dedicated panel provides easy navigation toward specific dependencies
Why You'll Love It
🚀 Effortless Updates
See available updates directly in your code
Apply updates with a single click
📈 Smart Insights
Track update history
Make informed update decisions
🆕 Check updates for peer, dev and optional dependencies
