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LibTracker VS Code Extension: Streamline Your Dependency Management

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  We're excited to share the latest update to **LibTracker** , our lightweight dependency tracking extension for Visual Studio Code. LibTracker gives developers a streamlined way to identify outdated packages, address known security vulnerabilities, and monitor licensing issues—all within their IDE. **Now with Full PHP Composer Support** Our latest release includes robust support for PHP projects using Composer. You can now: * Track and manage Composer dependencies directly in LibTracker * Add custom messages to your backup notes for easier tracking and differentiation * Access improved changelog link parsing for faster insights * Benefit from more accurate and intuitive terminology around security alerts **Access the Extension** Explore the tool and streamline your dependency management workflow: [ https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=windmillcode-publisher-0.lib-tracker ]( https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=windmillcode-publisher-0.lib-tracker ...
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LibTracker Updates 5/12/25: Simplifying Dependency Management for Developers We’re pleased to announce the latest release of LibTracker, our VS Code extension that simplifies the way development teams monitor and maintain project dependencies. With LibTracker, you can identify outdated packages, surface security vulnerabilities and licensing issues, and take corrective action—all from within your editor. New Features – Full support for Expo projects – Compatibility with multiple package managers: npm, Yarn Classic (note: may be slower due to lockfile format), Yarn Berry, pnpm and bun – Prevention of error-response caching to ensure always-fresh dependency data – Distinct selectors for Yarn Classic and Yarn Berry, replacing the previous single “yarn” option Known Limitation – The Expo “delete package” command currently fails on npm, pnpm and bun–based projects. We’re working on a fix for an upcoming update. Next Steps – Expanding support to additional ecosystems, including Deno, PHP Com...

LibTracker Updates 12/27/24: Simplifying Dependency Management for Developers

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  We are pleased to announce the latest updates to our LibTracker VS Code extension, designed to help you keep applications secure, up to date, and fully compliant with licensing requirements. Easily view outdated versions, identify security vulnerabilities, and address licensing concerns at a glance. Access LibTracker here: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=windmillcode-publisher-0.lib-tracker Key Enhancements: • Comprehensive CVE scanning and reporting for both root packages and subdependencies to highlight vulnerabilities and prioritize risks. • Ability to generate a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for increased visibility into your entire dependency stack, helping with compliance and auditing. • Substantial performance boosts through optimized data retrieval, caching, and logging, delivering faster queries and scans. • Git-based backup logic for streamlined version control of dependency files. • Resource-aware prefetching, improved logging mechanisms, and re...

LibTracker Updates 12/16/24: Simplifying Dependency Management for Developers

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Managing dependencies is one of the most critical aspects of modern software development. With LibTracker, our VSCode extension, we’re empowering developers to maintain up-to-date, secure, and compliant applications effortlessly. View your app's dependencies at a glance, identify outdated versions, fix security vulnerabilities, and address problematic licensing—all in one streamlined tool. Access LibTracker here: [ Visual Studio Marketplace ]( https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=windmillcode-publisher-0.lib-tracker ) New Features: - Dependency Insights: Now see the latest available version and the recommended stable version for each dependency. The stable version aligns with your package manager's suggestions, helping you make safe updates without risking app stability. - Enhanced Usability: Added action icons with tooltips for a more intuitive experience. - Unused Code Detection: Identify unused packages and imports with ease. - Edge Case Handling: Improved...

LibTracker Updates 12/10/24: Get to personally know your apps with this simple SBOM Tool

We're excited to share updates on our LibTracker VSCode Extension, designed to give you deeper insights into your applications. With LibTracker, you can identify outdated versions, address security vulnerabilities, and manage problematic licensing with ease. 📌 **Access the extension here** : [ LibTracker on Visual Studio Marketplace ]( https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=windmillcode-publisher-0.lib-tracker ) **New Features:** We’ve added the ability to display both the latest version and the latest stable version of each dependency. This ensures you can make informed updates without risking app stability. **Upcoming Enhancements:** Here’s what’s next on our roadmap: - Replace actions with intuitive icons and tooltips. - Add recursion exclusion lists. - Explore VS Code profile integrations (depending on API capabilities). - Implement Git-based backup for changes. - Enhance the app detail page with:   - CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) information. ...

LibTracker Updates 12/2/24: Get to personally know your apps with this simple SBOM Tool

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  We're excited to share updates on our LibTracker VSCode Extension, designed to give you deeper insights into your applications. With LibTracker, you can identify outdated versions, address security vulnerabilities, and manage problematic licensing with ease. 📌 **Access the extension here** : [ LibTracker on Visual Studio Marketplace ]( https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=windmillcode-publisher-0.lib-tracker ) ### **New Features** - **Smart Expand/Collapse** : Automatically expand or collapse all items in a category for better navigation. - **License Insights** : Get detailed license information for every version of every package, including subdependencies. - **Bulk Selection** : Quickly toggle "Select All" for apps in the project detail page. ### **Next Goals** - **Recursion Exclusion List** : Fine-tune your dependency tree. - **Workspace Folder Integration** : Potential support for VSCode profiles (pending API capabilities). - **Git Integration**...
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  LibTracker Updates 11/25/24: Simplify Dependency Management with this simple SBOM Tool We are excited to announce the latest updates to *LibTracker* , our VSCode extension designed for professionals to simplify software bill of materials (SBOM) management. With LibTracker, you can effortlessly analyze and manage your apps, ensuring up-to-date versions, addressing security vulnerabilities, and resolving licensing issues—all at a glance. Access it here: [ LibTracker on VSCode Marketplace ]( https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=windmillcode-publisher-0.lib-tracker ) ### New Features in the Latest Release: - **Grouped Paths** : Added the ability to associate multiple apps with a root folder, easing project transfers between computers. - **App Detail Page** :   - **Subdependency Information** : View detailed info and license info for subdependencies.   - Toggle between root and subdependency data to explore license and CVE details. - **Bulk Group Path Upd...