npm-check-updates
Upgrades your package.json dependencies to the latest versions while preserving existing semantic versioning policies.
What is npm-check-updates?
npm-check-updates is a CLI tool that upgrades dependencies in your package.json to their latest versions. It solves the problem of manually checking and updating npm packages by automating the process while respecting your existing version constraints. The tool helps developers maintain up-to-date dependencies efficiently and safely.
JavaScript and Node.js developers who manage projects with npm, yarn, pnpm, deno, or bun package managers and want to automate dependency updates.
Developers choose npm-check-updates for its balance of automation and control—it offers powerful filtering, interactive selection, and safety features like cooldown protection and doctor mode, making dependency upgrades less error-prone than manual updates.
Overview
Find newer versions of package dependencies than what your package.json allows
Use Cases
Best For
- Automatically updating dependencies in JavaScript projects
- Selectively upgrading packages with interactive prompts
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