composer-dependencies

Manage PHP Composer dependency updates with security audits and lock file handling.

20|1|Updated Feb 26, 2026

Search Tags:#security #package management #php #dependencies #updates #composer

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Skill: composer-dependencies
Source: https://github.com/krzysztofsurdy/code-virtuoso/tree/main/skills/playbooks/composer-dependencies
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/krzysztofsurdy/code-virtuoso --skill composer-dependencies

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of updating PHP Composer dependencies, ensuring security, stability, and preventing common pitfalls like version conflicts or the use of abandoned packages.

Core Features & Use Cases

Safe Dependency Updates: Guides users through patch, minor, and major dependency updates with a focus on changelogs and testing.
Security Auditing: Integrates composer audit to proactively identify and address security vulnerabilities.
Lock File Management: Emphasizes the importance of composer.lock for reproducible builds and production deployments.
Abandoned Package Handling: Provides strategies for identifying and replacing outdated or unmaintained packages.
Use Case: When asked to update all project dependencies, this Skill will perform a security audit, update packages in small batches, verify each update with tests, and ensure the lock file is committed.

Quick Start

Use the composer-dependencies skill to update all direct dependencies to their latest stable versions.

Frequently Asked Questions about composer-dependencies

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

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How do I safely update Composer dependencies to their latest versions?▼

To safely update Composer dependencies, perform a security audit first, update packages in small batches by patch, minor, or major levels, verify each update with tests, and commit the updated composer.lock file for reproducible builds.

What is the best way to audit PHP dependencies for security vulnerabilities?▼

Auditing PHP dependencies for security vulnerabilities involves running the `composer audit` command to proactively identify known issues in installed packages before proceeding with any version updates or deployments.

How do I handle abandoned packages in my PHP Composer project?▼

Handling abandoned packages requires identifying outdated or unmaintained dependencies in your Composer project and applying structured strategies to replace them with actively maintained alternatives while resolving any resulting version conflicts.

Do I need to commit the composer.lock file when managing PHP dependency updates?▼

Yes, you need to commit the composer.lock file when managing PHP dependency updates to ensure lock file hygiene, maintain reproducible builds, and guarantee consistent production deployments across different environments.

Can I automate Composer dependency updates with Dependabot or Renovate?▼

Yes, you can automate Composer dependency updates by configuring tools like Dependabot or Renovate to manage semantic versioning constraints and automatically submit pull requests for security patches and version updates.

Why does updating all Composer packages at once cause version conflicts?▼

Updating all Composer packages at once causes version conflicts because major updates often introduce breaking changes, so applying a changelog-first workflow in small batches prevents semantic versioning constraint violations.