New VS Code Extension: NPM Package Version Dropdown

Source: Dev.to

Overview

I put together a VS Code extension (with a bit of help from AI) that lets you change, upgrade, or downgrade npm package versions directly from a dropdown inside package.json.

Install from the VS Code Marketplace

Most extensions I’ve used before only let you jump to the latest version, which meant I still had to dig through npm’s site to find the right minor version for the major version I was already on. This extension removes that friction by showing all available minor versions right in a dropdown, directly in the package.json editor.

Why It’s Useful

• All versions in one place – No need to open a browser to see available versions.
• Upgrade or downgrade – Choose any version, not just the latest.
• Seamless workflow – Works directly inside the editor, keeping you focused on code.

Contributing

The project is fully open source. Feel free to open issues, submit pull requests, or provide feedback to help improve the extension.