Overview
pub_updater is a Dart package designed to help developers check if their published packages are up to date. It integrates seamlessly into Flutter and Dart projects, enabling automated version validation against pub.dev. The tool supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform development workflows. By leveraging the package's command-line interface, developers can quickly verify dependencies and ensure they are using the latest stable versions.
Use cases
- Checking package version updates
- Automating dependency validation
- Ensuring project dependencies are current
- Integrating into CI/CD pipelines
- Monitoring third-party library versions
Key features
- Real-time version checking
- Cross-platform support
- CLI integration
- Pub.dev API usage
- Simple add command
Suitable for
- Flutter developers
- Dart CLI tool creators
- CI/CD automation engineers
- Open-source maintainers
- Team-based development environments
Considerations
- Requires internet access
- Depends on pub.dev availability
- May need caching for offline use
- Not suitable for private package checks
- Limited to public packages on pub.dev