feat: add apm info, apm outdated, and list_remote_refs

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -11,12 +11,20 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 ### Added
 
 - Artifactory archive entry download for virtual file packages (#525)
+- `apm view <package> [field]` command for viewing package metadata and remote refs (#613)
+- `apm view <package> versions` field selector lists remote tags and branches via `git ls-remote` (#613)
+- `apm outdated` command compares locked dependencies against remote refs (#613)
+- `--parallel-checks` (`-j`) option on `apm outdated` for concurrent remote checks (default: 4) (#613)
+- Rich progress feedback during `apm outdated` dependency checking (#613)
+- `--global` flag on `apm view` for inspecting user-scope packages (#613)
 
 ### Changed
 
+- Rename `apm info` to `apm view` for npm convention alignment; `apm info` kept as hidden alias (#613)
 - Scope resolution now happens once via `TargetProfile.for_scope()` and `resolve_targets()` -- integrators no longer need scope-aware parameters (#562)
 - Unified integration dispatch table in `dispatch.py` -- both install and uninstall import from one source of truth (#562)
 - Hook merge logic deduplicated: three copy-pasted JSON-merge methods replaced with `_integrate_merged_hooks()` + config dict (#562)
+- `apm outdated` uses SHA comparison for branch-pinned deps instead of reporting them as `unknown` (#613)
 
 ### Fixed
 

docs/src/content/docs/guides/dependencies.md

@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ apm deps list
 apm deps tree
 
 # Get package details
-apm deps info apm-sample-package
+apm view apm-sample-package
 ```
 
 ### 4. Use Dependencies in Compilation
@@ -801,7 +801,7 @@ curl -H "Authorization: token $GITHUB_CLI_PAT" https://api.github.com/user
 
 ```bash
 # Show detailed package information
-apm deps info package-name
+apm view package-name
 
 # Show full dependency tree
 apm deps tree
@@ -856,4 +856,4 @@ apm compile
 - **[Context Guide](../../introduction/how-it-works/)** - Understanding the AI-Native Development framework
 - **[Creating Packages](../../introduction/key-concepts/)** - Build your own APM packages
 
-Ready to create your own APM packages? See the [Context Guide](../../introduction/key-concepts/) for detailed instructions on building reusable context collections and agent workflows.
+Ready to create your own APM packages? See the [Context Guide](../../introduction/key-concepts/) for detailed instructions on building reusable context collections and agent workflows.

docs/src/content/docs/reference/cli-commands.md

@@ -601,6 +601,81 @@ curl -sSL https://aka.ms/apm-unix | sh
 powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -c "irm https://aka.ms/apm-windows | iex"
 ```
 
+### `apm view` - View package metadata or list remote versions
+
+Show local metadata for an installed package, or query remote refs with a field selector.
+
+> **Note:** `apm info` is accepted as a hidden alias for backward compatibility.
+
+```bash
+apm view PACKAGE [FIELD] [OPTIONS]
+```
+
+**Arguments:**
+- `PACKAGE` - Package name, usually `owner/repo` or a short repo name
+- `FIELD` - Optional field selector. Supported value: `versions`
+
+**Options:**
+- `-g, --global` - Inspect package from user scope (`~/.apm/`)
+
+**Examples:**
+```bash
+# Show installed package metadata
+apm view microsoft/apm-sample-package
+
+# Short-name lookup for an installed package
+apm view apm-sample-package
+
+# List remote tags and branches without cloning
+apm view microsoft/apm-sample-package versions
+
+# Inspect a package from user scope
+apm view microsoft/apm-sample-package -g
+```
+
+**Behavior:**
+- Without `FIELD`, reads installed package metadata from `apm_modules/`
+- Shows package name, version, description, source, install path, context files, workflows, and hooks
+- `versions` lists remote tags and branches without cloning the repository
+- `versions` does not require the package to be installed locally
+
+### `apm outdated` - Check locked dependencies for updates
+
+Compare locked dependencies against remote refs to detect staleness.
+
+```bash
+apm outdated [OPTIONS]
+```
+
+**Options:**
+- `-g, --global` - Check user-scope dependencies from `~/.apm/`
+- `-v, --verbose` - Show extra detail for outdated packages, including available tags
+- `-j, --parallel-checks N` - Max concurrent remote checks (default: 4, 0 = sequential)
+
+**Examples:**
+```bash
+# Check project dependencies
+apm outdated
+
+# Check user-scope dependencies
+apm outdated --global
+
+# Show available tags for outdated packages
+apm outdated --verbose
+
+# Use 8 parallel checks for large dependency sets
+apm outdated -j 8
+```
+
+**Behavior:**
+- Reads the current lockfile (`apm.lock.yaml`; legacy `apm.lock` is migrated automatically)
+- For tag-pinned deps: compares the locked semver tag against the latest available remote tag
+- For branch-pinned deps: compares the locked commit SHA against the remote branch tip SHA
+- For deps with no ref: compares against the default branch (main/master) tip SHA
+- Displays `Package`, `Current`, `Latest`, and `Status` columns
+- Status values are `up-to-date`, `outdated`, and `unknown`
+- Local dependencies and Artifactory dependencies are skipped
+
 ### `apm deps` - Manage APM package dependencies
 
 Manage APM package dependencies with installation status, tree visualization, and package information.
@@ -680,32 +755,27 @@ company-website (local)
 - Version numbers from dependency package metadata
 - Version information for each dependency
 
-#### `apm deps info` - Show detailed package information
+#### `apm deps info` - Alias for `apm view`
 
-Display comprehensive information about a specific installed package.
+Backward-compatible alias for `apm view PACKAGE_NAME`.
 
 ```bash
 apm deps info PACKAGE_NAME
 ```
 
 **Arguments:**
-- `PACKAGE_NAME` - Name of the package to show information about
+- `PACKAGE_NAME` - Installed package name to inspect
 
 **Examples:**
 ```bash
-# Show details for compliance rules package
+# Show installed package metadata
 apm deps info compliance-rules
-
-# Show info for design guidelines package  
-apm deps info design-guidelines
 ```
 
-**Output includes:**
-- Complete package metadata (name, version, description, author)
-- Source repository and installation details
-- Detailed context file counts by type
-- Agent workflow descriptions and counts
-- Installation path and status
+**Notes:**
+- Produces the same local metadata output as `apm view PACKAGE_NAME`
+- Use `apm view` in new docs and scripts
+- For remote refs, use `apm view PACKAGE_NAME versions`
 
 #### `apm deps clean` - Remove all APM dependencies
 

packages/apm-guide/.apm/skills/apm-usage/commands.md

@@ -15,7 +15,9 @@
 | `apm prune` | Remove orphaned packages | `--dry-run` |
 | `apm deps list` | List installed packages | `-g` global, `--all` both scopes |
 | `apm deps tree` | Show dependency tree | -- |
-| `apm deps info PKG` | Show package details | -- |
+| `apm view PKG [FIELD]` | View package details or remote refs | `-g` global, `FIELD=versions` |
+| `apm outdated` | Check locked deps via SHA/semver comparison | `-g` global, `-v` verbose, `-j N` parallel checks |
+| `apm deps info PKG` | Alias for `apm view PKG` local metadata | -- |
 | `apm deps clean` | Clean dependency cache | `--dry-run`, `-y` skip confirm |
 | `apm deps update [PKGS...]` | Update specific packages | `--verbose`, `--force`, `--target`, `--parallel-downloads N` |
 

src/apm_cli/cli.py

@@ -20,11 +20,13 @@
 from apm_cli.commands.compile import compile as compile_cmd
 from apm_cli.commands.config import config
 from apm_cli.commands.deps import deps
+from apm_cli.commands.view import view as view_cmd
 from apm_cli.commands.init import init
 from apm_cli.commands.install import install
 from apm_cli.commands.list_cmd import list as list_cmd
 from apm_cli.commands.marketplace import marketplace, search as marketplace_search
 from apm_cli.commands.mcp import mcp
+from apm_cli.commands.outdated import outdated as outdated_cmd
 from apm_cli.commands.pack import pack_cmd, unpack_cmd
 from apm_cli.commands.prune import prune
 from apm_cli.commands.run import preview, run
@@ -57,6 +59,15 @@ def cli(ctx):
 # Register command groups
 cli.add_command(audit)
 cli.add_command(deps)
+cli.add_command(view_cmd)
+# Hidden backward-compatible alias: ``apm info`` → ``apm view``
+cli.add_command(click.Command(
+    name="info",
+    callback=view_cmd.callback,
+    params=list(view_cmd.params),
+    help=view_cmd.help,
+    hidden=True,
+))
 cli.add_command(pack_cmd, name="pack")
 cli.add_command(unpack_cmd, name="unpack")
 cli.add_command(init)
@@ -71,6 +82,7 @@ def cli(ctx):
 cli.add_command(config)
 cli.add_command(runtime)
 cli.add_command(mcp)
+cli.add_command(outdated_cmd, name="outdated")
 cli.add_command(marketplace)
 cli.add_command(marketplace_search, name="search")
 

src/apm_cli/commands/deps/cli.py

@@ -662,6 +662,8 @@ def update(packages, verbose, force, target, parallel_downloads, global_):
 @click.argument('package', required=True)
 def info(package: str):
     """Show detailed information about a specific package including context files and workflows."""
+    from ..view import resolve_package_path, display_package_info
+
     logger = CommandLogger("deps-info")
 
     project_root = Path(".")
@@ -672,113 +674,5 @@ def info(package: str):
         logger.progress("Run 'apm install' to install dependencies first")
         sys.exit(1)
 
-    # Find the package directory - handle org/repo and deep sub-path structures
-    package_path = None
-    # First try direct path match (handles any depth: org/repo, org/repo/subdir/pkg)
-    direct_match = apm_modules_path / package
-    if direct_match.is_dir() and (
-        (direct_match / APM_YML_FILENAME).exists() or (direct_match / SKILL_MD_FILENAME).exists()
-    ):
-        package_path = direct_match
-    else:
-        # Fallback: scan org/repo structure (2-level) for short package names
-        for org_dir in apm_modules_path.iterdir():
-            if org_dir.is_dir() and not org_dir.name.startswith('.'):
-                for package_dir in org_dir.iterdir():
-                    if package_dir.is_dir() and not package_dir.name.startswith('.'):
-                        if package_dir.name == package or f"{org_dir.name}/{package_dir.name}" == package:
-                            package_path = package_dir
-                            break
-                if package_path:
-                    break
-
-    if not package_path:
-        logger.error(f"Package '{package}' not found in apm_modules/")
-        logger.progress("Available packages:")
-
-        for org_dir in apm_modules_path.iterdir():
-            if org_dir.is_dir() and not org_dir.name.startswith('.'):
-                for package_dir in org_dir.iterdir():
-                    if package_dir.is_dir() and not package_dir.name.startswith('.'):
-                        click.echo(f"  - {org_dir.name}/{package_dir.name}")
-        sys.exit(1)
-
-    try:
-        # Load package information
-        package_info = _get_detailed_package_info(package_path)
-
-        # Display with Rich panel if available
-        try:
-            from rich.panel import Panel
-            from rich.console import Console
-            from rich.text import Text
-            console = Console()
-
-            content_lines = []
-            content_lines.append(f"[bold]Name:[/bold] {package_info['name']}")
-            content_lines.append(f"[bold]Version:[/bold] {package_info['version']}")
-            content_lines.append(f"[bold]Description:[/bold] {package_info['description']}")
-            content_lines.append(f"[bold]Author:[/bold] {package_info['author']}")
-            content_lines.append(f"[bold]Source:[/bold] {package_info['source']}")
-            content_lines.append(f"[bold]Install Path:[/bold] {package_info['install_path']}")
-            content_lines.append("")
-            content_lines.append("[bold]Context Files:[/bold]")
-
-            for context_type, count in package_info['context_files'].items():
-                if count > 0:
-                    content_lines.append(f"  * {count} {context_type}")
-
-            if not any(count > 0 for count in package_info['context_files'].values()):
-                content_lines.append("  * No context files found")
-
-            content_lines.append("")
-            content_lines.append("[bold]Agent Workflows:[/bold]")
-            if package_info['workflows'] > 0:
-                content_lines.append(f"  * {package_info['workflows']} executable workflows")
-            else:
-                content_lines.append("  * No agent workflows found")
-
-            if package_info.get('hooks', 0) > 0:
-                content_lines.append("")
-                content_lines.append("[bold]Hooks:[/bold]")
-                content_lines.append(f"  * {package_info['hooks']} hook file(s)")
-
-            content = "\n".join(content_lines)
-            panel = Panel(content, title=f"[i] Package Info: {package}", border_style="cyan")
-            console.print(panel)
-
-        except ImportError:
-            # Fallback text display
-            click.echo(f"[i] Package Info: {package}")
-            click.echo("=" * 40)
-            click.echo(f"Name: {package_info['name']}")
-            click.echo(f"Version: {package_info['version']}")
-            click.echo(f"Description: {package_info['description']}")
-            click.echo(f"Author: {package_info['author']}")
-            click.echo(f"Source: {package_info['source']}")
-            click.echo(f"Install Path: {package_info['install_path']}")
-            click.echo("")
-            click.echo("Context Files:")
-
-            for context_type, count in package_info['context_files'].items():
-                if count > 0:
-                    click.echo(f"  * {count} {context_type}")
-
-            if not any(count > 0 for count in package_info['context_files'].values()):
-                click.echo("  * No context files found")
-
-            click.echo("")
-            click.echo("Agent Workflows:")
-            if package_info['workflows'] > 0:
-                click.echo(f"  * {package_info['workflows']} executable workflows")
-            else:
-                click.echo("  * No agent workflows found")
-
-            if package_info.get('hooks', 0) > 0:
-                click.echo("")
-                click.echo("Hooks:")
-                click.echo(f"  * {package_info['hooks']} hook file(s)")
-
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(f"Error reading package information: {e}")
-        sys.exit(1)
+    package_path = resolve_package_path(package, apm_modules_path, logger)
+    display_package_info(package, package_path, logger)