skills.rest
alexchlou
alexchlouCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

auto-updater

Monitor installed community skills for updates and review diffs before applying.

2|1|Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#version control#security#repository#diff review#skill updates
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal --skill auto-updater-alexchlou
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: auto-updater
Source: https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal/tree/main/plugins/legal-builder-hub/skills/auto-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal --skill auto-updater-alexchlou

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of monitoring installed community skills for updates and provides a safe, controlled way to review and apply changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Update Detection: Checks for newer versions of installed skills by comparing commit SHAs.
  • Diff Presentation: Shows detailed diffs highlighting changes in SKILL.md and other critical files.
  • User Approval: Requires explicit user confirmation before applying any updates, ensuring control over skill modifications.
  • Use Case: A legal team wishes to keep their skill set up-to-date while reviewing each change for security or relevance before deployment, preventing silent updates that could introduce risks.

Quick Start

Load the auto-updater skill into your environment and run it to start monitoring your skills for available updates, then review the diffs before applying any changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about auto-updater

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely review and apply updates to installed community skills?▼

To safely apply updates, you can use a monitoring skill to compare commit SHAs and present file diffs for explicit approval. This ensures you review changes in SKILL.md and hooks before deployment.

What is the best way to check for security risks in skill updates before deployment?▼

Checking for security risks involves reviewing diffs of critical files like SKILL.md, hooks, and MCP configs. A controlled update process presents these changes for explicit user approval to prevent silent risks.

Can I prevent silent automatic updates from changing my repository hooks without permission?▼

Yes, you can prevent silent updates by requiring explicit user confirmation before applying any changes. The monitoring process highlights behavioral changes in hooks and MCP configs for review.

How does comparing commit SHAs work for version control of installed skills?▼

Comparing commit SHAs works by checking the current installed version against the repository version. If the SHAs differ, the skill presents the detailed diff for review before updating.

Do I need to manually diff SKILL.md files to monitor skill updates?▼

No, you do not need to manually diff files. Update monitoring tools automatically detect newer versions, compare commit SHAs, and present the diffs of SKILL.md and other critical files for you.

What are the limitations of automatic skill updates in a production environment?▼

The limitation is that updates cannot be applied automatically; they require explicit user approval. This controlled deployment ensures security but means updates pause pending manual diff review.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
anthropicsanthropics
9.1k

auto-updater

Compare pinned commit SHAs and apply community legal skill updates after diff review.

Official
Advanced
bitwardenbitwarden
129

reviewing-claude-config

Review Claude Code configuration files for security risks and quality issues.

Official
Basic
Thanh-aperoThanh-apero
1

ck:watzup

Summarize recent repository commits and their impact on code quality.

Community
Intermediate
cajiascajias

pr-monitor

Monitor GitHub pull requests for new commits and resume review workflows.

Community
Advanced