Outdated Dependencies
CodeStax checks your dependencies against live package registries to identify outdated packages, classify the type of update available, and generate upgrade commands.
Live Version Checks
Major package registries are checked for latest versions.
Upgrade Types
Each outdated dependency is classified by the type of version change:
| Type | Example | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 2.x → 3.x | May include breaking changes |
| Minor | 2.1.x → 2.3.x | New features, backward compatible |
| Patch | 2.1.3 → 2.1.5 | Bug fixes and security patches |
Using the Outdated Dependencies Page
- Navigate to Dashboard → SCA → Outdated
- View the full list of outdated packages with current and latest versions
- Use the filter to narrow results:
- All — Show every outdated package
- Major updates only — Show packages with a new major version
- With vulnerabilities — Show outdated packages that also have known CVEs
- Click any package for details and a generated upgrade command
Auto-Generated Upgrade Commands
CodeStax generates the correct upgrade command for each package based on the detected package manager:
npm install package@latestpip install --upgrade packagegem update packagego get package@latest- Maven version update instructions for
pom.xml
Package Health Scores
Each package includes health indicators to help you assess maintenance quality:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Days since last update | How recently the package was published |
| Maintainer count | Number of active maintainers on the registry |
Packages with infrequent updates and few maintainers may pose a higher long-term risk.
Best Practices
- Prioritize patches and minor updates — These are low-risk and often include security fixes
- Test major upgrades separately — Major version bumps may require code changes
- Address outdated packages with vulnerabilities first — These combine two risk signals
- Run SCA scans regularly — New versions are published daily across registries