inupcomparison · verified 2026-07-09
inup vs updates
updates is a fast,non-interactive dependency checker — it rewrites your manifest in well under a second and reaches beyond npm into Cargo, Go, Docker, GitHub Actions and Makefiles. inup is interactiveand npm-ecosystem-focused. The split is speed-and-breadth versus review-before-you-commit.
| Feature | inup | updates |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive upgrade UI | ||
| Monorepos & workspaces | ||
| Vulnerability audit in the picker | ||
| Changelogs in the terminal | ||
| Search & dep-type toggles in the UI | ||
| GitHub Action included | ||
| Actively maintained (2026) | ||
| Cooldown / publish-age delay | ||
| Config file with typed defineConfig | ||
| Interactive per-package choice before writing | ||
| Updates non-JS ecosystems (Docker, CI, …) |
Where inup is stronger
- An interactive picker with context. Vulnerability audit (
s) cross-referenced against the bump, changelogs (i), search (/) and live dependency-type toggles. updates writes the manifest without any of this. - Applies and installs. inup writes the change and runs your package manager (npm/yarn/pnpm/bun), including pnpm catalogs with comments preserved. updates edits the manifest and leaves the install to you.
Where updates is stronger — use it if you need these
- Speed and non-interactive batching. Sub-second checks make it ideal for a quick CI or scripting step.
- Beyond JavaScript. One tool also bumps Cargo, Go, Docker images, GitHub Actions and Makefile tool versions.
- Typed config and a cooldown. An
updates.configfile (TS/JS) plus a publish-age cooldown to skip brand-new releases — neither of which inup has today.
Honest verdict: reach for updates when you want a fast, non-interactive bump — especially in a polyglot repo. Reach for inup when you want to sit down and review an npm/yarn/pnpm/bun upgrade with audit and changelogs in front of you. They can even coexist: updates in CI, inup on your machine.
Try it in any project: npx inup
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between inup and updates?
updates (by silverwind) is a fast, non-interactive checker that updates your manifest in well under a second and covers many ecosystems beyond npm (Cargo, Go, Docker, GitHub Actions, Makefiles). inup is an interactive upgrader for npm/yarn/pnpm/bun with a vulnerability audit, changelogs and search inside the picker. updates is about speed and breadth; inup is about reviewing before you commit.
Does updates show vulnerabilities or changelogs?
No. updates focuses purely on version checking and writing the manifest; it has no vulnerability audit or changelog viewer. inup shows both in the terminal before you select an upgrade.
When should I choose updates over inup?
When you want a fast, non-interactive step for CI or a script — especially in a polyglot repo where you also update Cargo, Go, Docker or GitHub Actions versions. updates also has a typed config file and a publish-age cooldown. inup is the better fit for a hands-on npm/yarn/pnpm/bun upgrade session.
Sources: updates documentation, inup source. Verified 2026-07-09. Also see inup vs npm-check-updates and inup vs npm-upgrade.