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npm-check-updates for Mac

Find newer versions of dependencies than what your package.json allows

Quick answer: npm-check-updates is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install npm-check-updates. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 118 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What npm-check-updates is

npm-check-updates is a command-line tool for macOS: find newer versions of dependencies than what your package.json allows.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/raineorshine/npm-check-updates.

How to install npm-check-updates

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install npm-check-updates.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install npm-check-updates on Mac?

Run brew install npm-check-updates in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is npm-check-updates open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does npm-check-updates run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is npm-check-updates?

It was installed 118 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3189 in this catalogue.

What version of npm-check-updates is current?

The latest packaged version is 23.1.1.