Package Update Indicator Is Useless

[stevef]

package-update-indicator works as expected for me. Unless I can reproduce the problem there's not much I can do. I can't find other reports that match the lack of function you are experiencing. Perhaps others may be able to help or add their reports if they see this.

It is possible to run the package manually with a debug flag. This may provide information which would be of use to the package developer.

In your position, manually running the update/upgrade as a daily routine is fine.