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easy-npm

easy-npm

Anish K.

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Work on JS distraction free, search and install npm packages without leaving VSCode.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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easy-npm

VSCode extension to add, search, remove, update packages without touching terminal, package.json or browser. Read 'What can it do' section below for more details.

easy npm screen

Usage

  • Install the plugin from VSCode extension marketplace, search for "easy-npm".
  • After installation you should see 📦 (packages) icon in activity bar.
  • Clicking on it should reveal the extension (refer screenshot below):

Demo (video)

NOTE: Demo is of slightly older version and may not showcase all the features. Still walks through the major features though.

Demo

What can it do?

  • Search for npm packages, within VSCode.
  • View the readme and other details of any npm package, within VSCode.
  • View installed and latest available version of installed dependencies, with colored labels indicating how outdated your dependencies are.
  • Install, upgrade or uninstall any npm package.
  • View all dependecies and their dependecy trees.
  • Add or execute scripts from package.json, without touching terminal or package.json.
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