updates
A fast CLI tool to check and update dependencies across npm, uv, cargo, Go, GitHub Actions, and Docker.
What is updates?
Updates is a command-line tool that checks for available dependency updates across multiple package managers and configuration files, including npm, uv, Cargo, Go, GitHub Actions, and Docker. It solves the problem of manually tracking updates in diverse project ecosystems by providing a fast, unified interface.
Developers working with multi-language projects or monorepos that use npm, Python (uv), Rust, Go, GitHub Actions, or Docker, and who need to efficiently manage dependencies across these tools.
Developers choose Updates for its exceptional speed (sub-second checks), broad multi-language support, and flexible filtering options, which streamline dependency updates without switching between separate tools for each ecosystem.
Overview
CLI to update npm, uv, cargo, go, docker and actions dependencies
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly checking for dependency updates in multi-language monorepos
- Automating dependency updates in CI/CD pipelines for npm, Go, or Rust projects
- Pinning specific dependencies to custom semver ranges across package managers
- Managing GitHub Actions workflow updates alongside application dependencies
- Filtering dependency updates by age or type to avoid unstable releases
- Generating JSON reports of available updates for integration with other tools
Not Ideal For
- Teams relying on graphical interfaces or IDE integrations for dependency management
- Projects needing automatic dependency installation and testing in a single command
- Organizations requiring built-in security vulnerability scanning or changelog analysis with updates
Pros & Cons
Pros
Optimized to complete dependency checks in under a second, as emphasized in the README and project description, making it ideal for quick iterations.
Covers npm, uv, Cargo, Go, GitHub Actions, and Docker, providing a unified tool for diverse ecosystems without switching between managers.
Supports include/exclude lists, pinning to semver ranges, and cooldown periods, allowing precise control over which updates are checked.
Offers JSON output and exit codes to indicate update availability, facilitating integration with CI/CD pipelines and automation scripts.
Cons
Lacks a graphical user interface, which may hinder adoption in teams preferring visual tools or less technical users.
Only updates version files; users must manually run package manager commands (e.g., `npm i`) to install new dependencies, adding complexity.
Requires managing multiple environment variables for authentication with private registries, which can be error-prone and cumbersome.
Frequently Asked Questions
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