devtool
A VS Code extension buffers NPM updates to avoid supply chain attacks
A narrow, lightly maintained extension with limited security benefit.
4.5Overall
Utility5
Onboarding7
Craft4
Niche fit4
Longevity3
Five dimensions scored independently; overall is a weighted average. Scores are only comparable within this same rubric.
Good for
Developers highly concerned about supply‑chain security who are willing to manage update timing manually
Not for
Developers who need immediate updates or prefer not to handle extra tooling
Project description
marketplace.visualstudio.com
Alternatives
Dependabotnpm auditnpm-check-updatesSnyk