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name: lookup-npm-dependencies-version description: Look up the latest stable versions of NPM packages using npm view command. Use when planning a project, updating dependencies, or when the user asks about current package versions for Node.js/TypeScript projects. allowed-tools: Bash(npm view:*)

NPM Dependencies Version Lookup

Look up the latest stable versions of NPM packages using npm view command to get accurate, real-time version information.

Instructions

1. Identify packages to look up:

   • Use packages specified by the user
   • Or check the current feature's plan.md for technology stack and dependencies

2. Run npm view for each package:

   Copynpm view <package-name> version
   

   • For multiple packages, run commands in parallel:

   Copynpm view express version
   npm view mysql2 version
   npm view typescript version
   

   • To see more details (description, dependencies, etc.):

   Copynpm view <package-name>
   

3. Check peer dependencies if needed:

   Copynpm view <package-name> peerDependencies
   

4. Generate version report as a markdown table:

   Copy## NPM Dependencies Version Report
   
   **Generated**: [DATE]
   
   ### Runtime Dependencies
   
   | Package | Latest Version |
   |---------|----------------|
   | express | 5.0.1 |
   | mysql2 | 3.11.0 |
   
   ### Development Dependencies
   
   | Package | Latest Version |
   |---------|----------------|
   | typescript | 5.7.2 |
   | vitest | 2.1.8 |
   

5. Provide installation command:

   Copy# Runtime dependencies
   aikido-npm install express@^5.0.1 mysql2@^3.11.0
   
   # Development dependencies
   aikido-npm install -D typescript@^5.7.2 vitest@^2.1.8
   

Useful npm view Commands

Version Notation

Example Workflow

Copy# 1. Check latest versions
npm view express version        # => 5.0.1
npm view mysql2 version         # => 3.11.0
npm view zod version            # => 3.24.1
npm view typescript version     # => 5.7.2
npm view vitest version         # => 2.1.8

# 2. Check Node.js requirements
npm view express engines
npm view mysql2 engines

# 3. Install with specific versions
aikido-npm install express@^5.0.1 mysql2@^3.11.0 zod@^3.24.1
aikido-npm install -D typescript@^5.7.2 vitest@^2.1.8