update_all_packages

#!/usr/bin/env python
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
# Filename: update_all_packages.py
# Version: 1.00
# Author: Jeoi Reqi

"""
A Python script to update all installed packages to their latest versions,
excluding those installed in editable mode.

This script utilizes the 'pip' package manager to update all packages installed in the Python environment
to their latest available versions. It filters out packages installed in editable mode ('-e' flag),
typically used for development purposes, as these should not be updated automatically.

Requirements:
    - Python (2.7 or later) must be installed on your system.
    - 'pip' package manager must be available in your PATH.

Usage:
    1. Ensure Python and 'pip' are installed and accessible from your command line.
    2. Save this script as 'update_packages.py' in a directory of your choice.
    3. Open a command prompt or terminal window.
    4. Navigate to the directory where 'update_packages.py' is located.
    5. Run the script by executing the following command:

       $ python update_packages.py

    6. The script will list all installed packages and their versions,
       excluding those installed in editable mode. It will then proceed to update
       each package to its latest available version, displaying the updated packages
       as it progresses.

Note: It's recommended to review the changes made by the script to ensure
      compatibility with your projects, as updating packages may introduce
      breaking changes or unexpected behavior.
"""

import subprocess
import re

def update_packages():
    # List installed packages
    try:
        output = subprocess.check_output(['pip', 'freeze', '--local'], universal_newlines=True)
        installed_packages = output.split('\n')
    except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
        print("Error:", e)
        return

    # Filter out editable packages
    filtered_packages = [pkg for pkg in installed_packages if not pkg.startswith('-e')]

    # Extract package names
    package_names = [re.split(r'==|\s+', pkg)[0] for pkg in filtered_packages if pkg]

    # Update packages
    for package in package_names:
        try:
            subprocess.check_call(['pip', 'install', '-U', package])
            print(f"Successfully updated {package}")
        except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
            print(f"Error updating {package}: {e}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    update_packages()