Microsoft/vscode

[npm] package.json dependency autocomplete: autocomplete all versions

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#274545 opened on Nov 1, 2025

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Description

In Webstorm when you edit the package.json it provides intellisense for dependencies version. So when you Type the package name and go to type in the version a drop down will populate with the various version which are listed on the npm registry (not just the latest version).

Can we bring this feature to VSCode? Much thanks!

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Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
developer experiencetooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
VSCode extension APInpm registry APITypeScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Investigate how VSCode's built in npm support provides autocomplete for versions. The relevant code is likely in the npm extension under extensions/npm. Look for the completion provider that currently suggests only the latest version. Modify it to call the npm registry API (e.g., https://registry.npmjs.org/{package}) to fetch all versions. Ensure to handle pagination and caching. Also consider updating the tests.