Sublime Package Control review
A free, desktop package manager for discovering and managing Sublime Text packages.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Sublime Package Control brings package discovery and management into Sublime Text. Users can browse and install packages from the default channel or add channels and repositories, including ones hosted on GitHub or Bitbucket. It runs through Sublime Text’s command palette and is available at no cost on Windows, macOS, and Linux. That makes it a focused fit for individuals and teams already working in Sublime Text who want package tasks in the editor rather than a separate workflow.
Package Control gives users control over how packages are maintained. It can check for updates at Sublime Text startup and automatically install upgrades, while also allowing selective upgrades of individual packages. Users can configure channels, repositories, and automatic upgrade behavior, and can enable or disable packages as needed. The package-file creation command adds a related utility for creating .sublime-package files from package folders. Its GitHub and Bitbucket support concerns repository sources; the product’s scope remains package management within Sublime Text.
The product is free and open source, so there are no paid tiers to weigh against its core package-management functions. Its boundaries are also clear: it is specific to Sublime Text and desktop use, with documentation as its listed support channel. Users looking for package discovery, updates, and enable/disable controls in Sublime Text have a direct option; those seeking an extension manager for another editor or a browser-based deployment should choose a tool built for that environment instead.
Sublime Package Control pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Browse packages from the default channel or added repositories
- Choose automatic, startup-checked, or individual package upgrades
- Enable or disable packages and create .sublime-package files
- Where it doesn't
- Works specifically with Sublime Text, not other editor hosts
- Desktop-focused, with no web deployment option
- Support is documentation-based
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