Auto Package Installer Extension

This VS Code extension automatically detects missing packages in your JavaScript and TypeScript projects and offers to install them with a single click.

Features

1. Automatic Detection: Detects missing packages in JavaScript and TypeScript files.

2. Quick Fix Action: Provides a "Quick Fix" action to install missing packages directly from the editor.

3. Multiple Package Manager Support: Automatically detects and uses the appropriate package manager for your project:

   • npm
   • Yarn
   • pnpm
   • Bun
   • Expo

4. Expo Project Support: Automatically detects Expo projects and uses the correct installation command.

5. Nearest package.json Detection: Finds the nearest package.json file in the project structure, allowing for monorepo setups.

6. Informative Quick Fix Item: The Quick Fix item shows the exact installation command that will be used, e.g., "Install package: npm install package-name".

7. Progress Indicator: Displays a progress notification while installing packages.

8. Success/Error Messages: Shows success or error messages after package installation attempts.

How It Works

1. When you open a JavaScript or TypeScript file, the extension scans for import statements or require() calls that reference missing packages.

2. If a missing package is detected, a lightbulb icon appears next to the import statement.

3. Clicking on the lightbulb or using the Quick Fix shortcut (usually Alt+Enter or Cmd+.) will show the "Install package" option with the specific command to be used.

4. Selecting this option will:

   • Detect the nearest package.json file
   • Determine the appropriate package manager (npm, Yarn, pnpm, Bun, or Expo)
   • Run the installation command in the background
   • Show a progress notification
   • Display a success message upon completion or an error message if installation fails

Supported Languages

• JavaScript
• TypeScript

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code v1.90.0 or higher

Extension Settings

This extension does not add any VS Code settings.

Known Issues

• The extension may not work in all TypeScript projects.
• Be careful with monorepo setups. The extension may not work if you have multiple package.json files in different directories.
• The extension may not work if the package.json file is not found.

Release Notes

1.0.0

Initial release of Auto Package Installer Extension

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Contributing

• Clone the repository
• Run npm install to install the dependencies

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.