benlime
I just published a Visual Studio Code extension with IntelliSense support for hex.pm Package Versions, because bugged me, that I had to open hex.pm quite often to check which versions for a specified packages are available.
It is inspired by the IntelliSense for npm packages in package.json files. The extension gives you autocomplete suggestions when you are in a mix.exs inside the deps function. See the gif below.
This is my first VSCode extension and a very early release, so expect room for improvement. 
Please let me know what you think.
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idi527
I usually use
mix hex.info <package_name>OvermindDL1
Heh, I have a similar plugin for npm in Atom, any chance porting this over? ^.^
benlime
Yep, but still you would have to switch to a terminal. I like the autocomplete, it’s a little more convenient
benlime
Yea, a port should be not that difficult. If I find some time to learn how Atom Packages work, I will port it. But don’t know when this will be.
benlime
Just wanted to let you know that I released version 0.2 of the plugin with improved detection of the
depsblock and better sorting.gon782
Great work on this! You have a new user here.
Also, VSCode extension discovery is great, but here is a link to the extension for anyone interested:
VS Marketplace
GitHub
alvises
Exactly what I was looking for!
@benlime are you also going to implement package search? Something like when you start writing “:httpoi..” you have a list of libraries with description. Same as package.json dependencies on vscode
benlime
Thats a nice idea. Will look into it!
benlime
Version 0.3.0 is now available. This should noticeable improve the ux by also providing suggestions after you typed “~>”.
alvises
Fantastic! Thank you