How to Update a NodeJs Project with dependency-time-machine

To update a project using dependency-time-machine, you can follow a straightforward process that automates the task of updating dependencies in your package.json file in chronological order.

Step 1:Install the Tool

You can use the following command to install dependency-time-machine globally or run it via npx:

Alternatively, install it globally using npm:

Step 2: Update Dependencies

Once installed, you can run the tool to start updating your dependencies:

This command will check for the latest compatible versions of your dependencies and update them one by one, ensuring each version is compatible before proceeding to the next.

Step 3: Auto-run Tests

To automate testing after each update (using npm test by default), you can add the --auto flag:

You can also customize the install and test commands:

Step 4: Excluding Dependencies

If there are specific dependencies you want to exclude from the update process, use the --exclude flag:

Read also how to update all dependencies using npm-check-updates.

For more advanced options, such as excluding dependencies via a file or generating a timeline of updates, refer to the detailed documentation on npm.