Dep Version Lens

A Visual Studio Code extension that displays the latest available versions for Python and Node.js dependencies directly in your editor, with intelligent upgrade suggestions and one-click updates.

Features

• Smart Version Suggestions: Shows multiple upgrade options (satisfies, patch, minor, major) for each dependency.
• Multi-Language Support: Works with both Python (PyPI) and Node.js (npm) packages.
• One-Click Updates: Click on version lenses to instantly update package versions.
• Comprehensive File Support: Supports Python and Node.js dependency files.
• Smart Caching: Efficient caching system to minimize API calls and improve performance.
• Configurable: Customize behavior, appearance, and supported file types.

Supported File Types

Python Dependencies

• requirements.txt and requirements-*.txt
• pyproject.toml (PEP 621 and Poetry formats)
• setup.py
• Pipfile

Node.js Dependencies

• package.json (dependencies, devDependencies, peerDependencies)

Usage

1. Open any supported dependency file (Python or Node.js).
2. Version lenses will automatically appear next to package versions showing upgrade options:
   • ✅ satisfies: Latest version that satisfies current constraint
   • 🔧 patch: Latest patch version (bug fixes)
   • 📈 minor: Latest minor version (new features)
   • 🚀 major: Latest major version (breaking changes)
3. Click on any version lens to update to that specific version.
4. Use Command Palette commands to show/hide version lenses or refresh version information.

Commands

• Dep Version Lens: Show Version Lenses - Enable version lens display.
• Dep Version Lens: Hide Version Lenses - Disable version lens display.
• Dep Version Lens: Toggle Version Lenses - Toggle version lens display on/off.
• Dep Version Lens: Refresh Version Information - Manually refresh version data.
• Dep Version Lens: Update Package Version - Update a specific package version.

Configuration

Configure the extension through VS Code settings:

{
  "versionLens.enabled": true,
  "versionLens.cacheTimeout": 3600000,
  "versionLens.supportedFiles": [
    "requirements.txt",
    "requirements-*.txt",
    "pyproject.toml",
    "setup.py",
    "Pipfile",
    "package.json"
  ],
  "versionLens.customPyPIIndex": "",
  "versionLens.excludePatterns": [],
  "versionLens.decorationStyle": {
    "color": "#999999",
    "fontStyle": "italic"
  }
}

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.74.0 or higher
• Internet connection for fetching version information from PyPI and npm

Installation

1. Install from the VS Code Marketplace.
2. Reload VS Code.
3. Open a Python or Node.js project with dependency files.

Development

To contribute to this extension:

1. Clone the repository.
2. Run npm install to install dependencies.
3. Press F5 to open a new Extension Development Host window.
4. Make changes and test in the development environment.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.