Add pip auto-updater script with support for outdated package detection and upgrade

Author: ayush-a-srivastava

pip_auto_updater/README.md

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+# 🛠️ Pip Auto-Updater
+
+This script automates the process of updating all outdated Python packages installed via `pip`. It’s designed for developers and QA engineers who want to maintain clean, up-to-date environments with minimal manual effort.
+
+## Features
+
+- Identifies all outdated packages using `pip list --outdated` excluding built-ins.
+- Iteratively upgrades each package via `pip install --upgrade`, ensuring minimal disruption.
+---
+
+## Usage
+
+### Run the script directly:
+```bash
+python pip_auto_updater/update_packages.py 
+```
+
+## Compatibility
+- Python 3.8+
+- Pip 21+
+
+## Notes
+- Some packages may fail to update due to system-level constraints or dependency conflicts.
+- It’s recommended to run this inside a virtual environment to avoid breaking global installs.
+
+## Author
+Ayush Srivastava

pip_auto_updater/update_packages.py

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+import subprocess
+import sys
+
+def update_outdated_packages():
+    """
+    Updates all outdated third-party Python packages using pip.
+    Built-in and system packages are excluded.
+    """
+    try:
+        # Get list of outdated packages
+        result = subprocess.run(
+            [sys.executable, "-m", "pip", "list", "--outdated", "--format=json"],
+            capture_output=True, text=True, check=True
+        )
+        outdated = eval(result.stdout)  # JSON parsing without import for simplicity
+
+        if not outdated:
+            print("All packages are up to date.")
+            return
+
+        print(f"Found {len(outdated)} outdated packages. Updating...\n")
+
+        for pkg in outdated:
+            name = pkg['name']
+            current_version = pkg['version']
+            latest_version = pkg['latest_version']
+            print(f"Updating {name} ({current_version} → {latest_version})...")
+
+            try:
+                subprocess.run(
+                    [sys.executable, "-m", "pip", "install", "--upgrade", name],
+                    check=True
+                )
+                print(f"✅ {name} updated successfully.\n")
+            except subprocess.CalledProcessError:
+                print(f"Failed to update {name}. Skipping...\n")
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error occurred: {e}")
+
+update_outdated_packages()