Ovvoc vs Manual Updates
"We'll update dependencies next sprint." That sprint never comes. Ovvoc updates them continuously, automatically.
Feature Comparison
Side by side
The Gap
The sprint that never comes
"We'll update dependencies next sprint." That sprint never comes. Manual updates mean dependencies drift months behind. Security patches sit unpatched. When you finally update, 6 major versions have accumulated and the migration is a multi-day effort.
The average npm project has 47 outdated dependencies. Updating them manually takes 12+ hours per month \u2014 time spent reading changelogs, fixing breaking changes, and running tests locally.
Ovvoc eliminates this entirely. Updates happen continuously, automatically. Each one is small, tested, and verified. No sprint planning needed. No developer time burned.
Average npm project
With Ovvoc
Real Scenarios
What actually happens
Dependency debt over 6 months
47 outdated packages. 3 major versions behind on Express. 2 known security vulnerabilities. It becomes a weekend project that takes 3 days.
Continuous updates keep you within 1 version of latest at all times. Zero accumulated debt. Each update is small, tested, and verified.
Zero-day security vulnerability
Advisory published Friday evening. Developer sees it Monday. Patches applied Tuesday after testing. 4-day exposure window.
Detected within hours of advisory. Patch applied, code transforms run if needed, tests pass. PR ready same day. Exposure window: hours, not days.
New team member onboarding
"How do we update dependencies?" requires tribal knowledge: which packages break, which need code changes, which are safe to automerge.
Fully automated, consistent process regardless of who's on the team. New hires review verified PRs instead of learning update folklore.
Get started
Stop updating manually
Install the Ovvoc GitHub App
Authorize Ovvoc on your repositories. Fine-grained permissions, one-click setup.
Ovvoc scans and queues updates
Your existing dependencies are analyzed. Updates are prioritized by security severity and version distance.
Review verified PRs
Every PR includes code transforms, build results, and test results. Just review and merge — no more manual dependency management.
Ready to switch?
Start with one repo. See verified PRs instead of broken builds.