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check-updates

Compare pinned commits against upstream HEAD and investigate tracked path changes.

Updated May 16, 2026
Search Tags:#version control#provenance tracking#file integrity#update monitoring#commit comparison
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ckyeon/claude-code-settings --skill check-updates-ckyeon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: check-updates
Source: https://github.com/ckyeon/claude-code-settings/tree/main/.claude/skills/check-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ckyeon/claude-code-settings --skill check-updates-ckyeon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need to ensure that provenance-tracked items remain up-to-date and to investigate actual changes in tracked paths.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Check for Outdated Items: Quickly determine if pinned commits are behind HEAD and if tracked paths have changed.
  • Deep Investigation: For outdated items, investigate if the tracked paths have actually changed.
  • Report Results: Present findings in categories of needed updates and items with no changes, offering suggestions for next steps.
  • Use Case: When users need to verify that their adopted skills, plugins, or MCP servers have the latest changes or when they inquire about the status of tracked items.

Quick Start

Run the check-updates command to check for updates on provenance-tracked items.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-updates

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if my pinned commits are behind upstream HEAD?▼

To check if pinned commits are behind upstream HEAD, this Skill monitors provenance-tracked items and compares your pinned commit hashes against the latest upstream HEAD references to identify outdated versions.

What is provenance tracking for version control and when do I need it?▼

Provenance tracking for version control is the process of monitoring the origin and update status of dependencies. You need it to verify adopted items have the latest changes and maintain file integrity across tracked paths.

How do I investigate changes in tracked paths for outdated items?▼

You investigate changes in tracked paths by running an update monitoring check that compares pinned commits against upstream HEAD, categorizing findings into needed updates and items with no actual changes.

Do I need Git to monitor provenance-tracked items?▼

Yes, you need Git to monitor provenance-tracked items because version comparison and tracking mechanisms rely on Git commands to compare pinned commits against upstream HEAD and investigate path changes.

What's the best way to verify updates for adopted plugins or MCP servers?▼

The best way to verify updates for adopted plugins or MCP servers is to use a provenance tracking tool that compares pinned commits against upstream HEAD and investigates if the tracked paths have actually changed.

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