changelog

Identify outdated dependencies and summarize changelogs from lockfiles.

Updated Nov 26, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #changelog #dependencies #analysis #package-manager #upgrades

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npx skills add https://github.com/Aias/dotfiles --skill changelog-aias

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Skill: changelog
Source: https://github.com/Aias/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/changelog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Aias/dotfiles --skill changelog-aias

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams review outdated dependencies, understand upcoming changes, and plan safe upgrades by synthesizing changelogs and migration notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Detects current vs latest versions across npm, pnpm, yarn, or bun lockfiles and filters for major/minor updates.
Researches changelogs from GitHub releases, CHANGELOG files, and official docs to surface breaking changes, new features, and migration guides.
Generates a structured report with recommendations and impact analysis to guide upgrade decisions.

Quick Start

Inspect your project, identify major/minor updates, and generate an upgrade plan with summarized changelogs.

Frequently Asked Questions about changelog

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

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How do I summarize dependency changelogs for safe npm upgrades?▼

To summarize dependency changelogs for safe upgrades, analyze your lockfile to detect outdated npm packages, fetch their latest versions, and extract breaking changes or migration notes from GitHub releases. This generates a structured report with impact analysis to guide your upgrade decisions.

Does dependency changelog analysis work with pnpm, yarn, and bun lockfiles?▼

Yes, dependency changelog analysis works with pnpm, yarn, and bun lockfiles alongside npm. It scans these lockfile formats to detect current versus latest versions across repository workspaces, supporting both major and minor updates with optional beta version handling.

What is the best way to identify breaking changes before upgrading dependencies?▼

The best way to identify breaking changes before upgrading dependencies is to research changelogs from GitHub releases, CHANGELOG files, and official documentation. Synthesizing these sources surfaces breaking changes, new features, and migration guides for a structured impact analysis.

Can I check outdated dependencies across multiple repository workspaces?▼

Yes, you can check outdated dependencies across multiple repository workspaces. The analysis reads lockfiles from various workspaces, identifies major and minor updates for each package, and aggregates the findings into a single structured report with upgrade recommendations.

How do I generate an upgrade plan with summarized migration notes?▼

Generate an upgrade plan by inspecting your project lockfiles to identify outdated dependencies, then fetch and analyze their changelogs and migration notes. This produces a structured report with recommendations and impact analysis to guide your safe upgrade path.