check-updates

Compare local plugin versions against the latest marketplace release.

3|6|Updated Jun 21, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rritec/Microsoft-Fabric --skill check-updates-rritec
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Skill: check-updates
Source: https://github.com/rritec/Microsoft-Fabric/tree/main/skills/plugins/powerbi-authoring/skills/check-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rritec/Microsoft-Fabric --skill check-updates-rritec

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the guesswork from keeping the skills-for-fabric marketplace current by checking whether the local version is behind the latest release and surfacing what changed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version Verification: Compares the installed skill version with the latest release so you know if an update is available.
  • Changelog Awareness: Shows release notes when newer versions exist so you can review improvements before updating.
  • Safe, Non-Blocking Checks: Caches the last check date and handles network issues gracefully, making it suitable for session-start update monitoring.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to check whether skills-for-fabric is up to date and show any available changelog entries.

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 installed skills-for-fabric plugin is behind the latest release?

To check if your skills-for-fabric plugin is behind the latest release, this skill reads the local plugin manifest and compares its version against the latest marketplace release using Git or the public GitHub releases API.

How can I view the changelog for a newly released skill update?

You can view the changelog for a newly released skill update by requesting this skill to surface release notes. It automatically fetches and displays GitHub release notes when a newer version is detected.

Does checking for skill updates require authenticated GitHub access?

Checking for skill updates does not strictly require authenticated GitHub access. The skill uses authenticated access if available, but safely falls back to the public releases API to verify versions.

What is the best way to monitor skill updates automatically without blocking my session?

The best way to monitor skill updates without blocking your session is using this skill's non-blocking checks. It caches the last UTC check date and handles network issues gracefully, making it ideal for session-start monitoring.

Why does the skill update checker need to read the local plugin manifest?

The skill update checker needs to read the local plugin manifest to determine your currently installed version. This local version is then compared against the latest marketplace release to identify if an update is available.

What happens if the network connection fails during a weekly release monitoring check?

If the network connection fails during a weekly release monitoring check, the skill handles the network issues gracefully. It relies on cached data from the last UTC check to avoid blocking your workflow.