Python Package Updater

This Python script helps manage installed package versions by comparing them to the latest available versions on PyPI (Python Package Index) and offering to update outdated packages.

Features

• Version Check: Compares installed package versions with the latest available versions.
• Interactive Upgrade: Prompts the user to upgrade outdated packages.
• Package List: Fetches package versions from a specified packages.txt file.
• Output Summary: Displays a tabulated summary of installed vs. latest versions.

File Structure

• fetch_package_versions.py: Main script to check and display package versions.
• upgrade_packages.py: Script to manage package upgrades interactively.
• packages.txt: List of packages to track/update.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Required Python libraries will be install by the batch file

Running the Script

To utilize the package update functionality, follow these steps:

1. Ensure Python is Installed:

   • Make sure you have Python 3.x installed on your system.

2. Clone or Download:

   • Clone this repository or download the script files to your local machine.

3. Populate packages.txt:

   • Edit the packages.txt file and list the names of the packages you wish to manage or update. One package per line.

4. Run the Batch File:

   • Execute py_packages.bat by double-clicking on it or running it from the command line.

Feel free to customize the packages.txt file and script behavior to suit your needs.

Output Sample

Python 3.11.2

Installed pip version: 23.3.1

Pip is up to date or has been updated successfully.

Menu:

1. Run version check
2. Update all installed packages (even those not listed)
3. Exit

Enter your choice: 1

Fetching latest package versions...

All packages are up to date. No updates needed.

No packages need updating.