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check-updates

Checks GitHub releases for skills-for-fabric marketplace updates and displays changelogs.

Updated Jul 14, 2026
Search Tags:#changelog#semver#plugin management#version comparison#update check#github releases#microsoft fabric
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/9vantage/skills-for-fabric-clone --skill check-updates-9vantage
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: check-updates
Source: https://github.com/9vantage/skills-for-fabric-clone/tree/main/plugins/powerbi-authoring/skills/check-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/9vantage/skills-for-fabric-clone --skill check-updates-9vantage

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Users of the skills-for-fabric marketplace often run outdated plugin versions without knowing new releases exist, missing bug fixes and new capabilities. This Skill automates version comparison between the local install and the GitHub repository so users stay current. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Weekly Update Checks: Compares the local plugin version against the latest GitHub release at most once per week, tracked via a persistent UTC-dated marker file. - Multi-Method Version Fetching: Retrieves the remote version using Git CLI, GitHub MCP tools, or the public GitHub REST API, with a strict fallback order that supports private repositories. - Changelog Display and Update Guidance: Shows relevant CHANGELOG.md entries and copy-pasteable update commands for both Copilot CLI plugin installs and manual git clones. - Use Case: At the start of a session, a user asks "am I up to date" and the Skill reads the local manifest, fetches the latest release, and reports that v0.2.0 is available with instructions to run the plugin update command. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to check whether your skills-for-fabric installation is up to date and show what changed in the latest release.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-updates

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check for skills-for-fabric plugin updates?▼

Invoke the check-updates skill manually with /skill check-updates in GitHub Copilot CLI, or let it run automatically at session start. It compares your local manifest version against the latest GitHub release and shows the changelog if an update exists.

How often does the update check run?▼

The check runs at most once per week per plugin. A UTC-dated entry in ~/.config/fabric-collection/last-update-check.json records the last check, and the skill skips the check if the entry is less than 7 days old.

Does the update check work with private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, when using the Git CLI method or GitHub MCP tools, both of which use authenticated access. The public GitHub REST API fallback returns 404 for private repositories, so it is only used as a last resort.

What happens if the update check fails due to a network error?▼

The skill shows a warning that the check failed and continues with the current version without blocking your work. You can retry later by manually invoking the check-updates skill.

Where does the skill read the local plugin version from?▼

For Copilot CLI plugin installs it reads .github/plugin/plugin.json, and for manual git clones it reads package.json at the repository root. Both manifests contain a top-level semver version field.

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