dependency-handling

Enforce a lookup-before-use workflow for adding or upgrading dependencies.

147|31|Updated Oct 17, 2025

Search Tags:#best-practices #context7 #dependency #lookup #software-dependencies #capy

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npx skills add https://github.com/serpro69/claude-toolbox --skill dependency-handling

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Skill: dependency-handling
Source: https://github.com/serpro69/claude-toolbox/tree/main/kodex-plugin/skills/dependency-handling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/serpro69/claude-toolbox --skill dependency-handling

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents guesswork when introducing dependencies by enforcing a structured lookup workflow before usage, reducing risk of incorrect API usage or broken builds.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cascaded dependency lookup: identify dependency identity, version constraints, and API surface to drive safe lookups.
Safety-first decisions: prefer latest stable versions with explicit verification and guardrails against guessing.
End-to-end governance: applies to libraries, SDKs, APIs, IaC versions, and container images across projects.

Quick Start

Identify a dependency in your codebase and trigger the lookup cascade to fetch official docs and confirm the correct usage before code changes

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-handling

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

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How do I validate software dependencies before adding them to a codebase?▼

Validating software dependencies before adding them involves extracting the dependency identity and version constraints, searching via Capy, consulting Context7 for official docs, and applying verified guidance to prevent broken builds.

What is the best way to look up library versions and API surface before upgrading?▼

Looking up library versions and API surface requires a cascaded search workflow that identifies the dependency, queries Context7 for matching version documentation, and uses web fallback to ensure safe upgrades.

Can I use a structured lookup workflow for infrastructure as code configurations and container images?▼

A structured lookup workflow applies to infrastructure as code configurations and container images by extracting dependency identity, verifying versions, and enforcing safety-first decisions across deployment pipelines.

How does a cascaded dependency lookup prevent incorrect API usage?▼

A cascaded dependency lookup prevents incorrect API usage by enforcing a lookup-before-use workflow that prefers latest stable versions with explicit verification, eliminating guesswork when introducing libraries or SDKs.

Do I need to specify version constraints to perform a dependency lookup?▼

Specifying version constraints is necessary because the lookup workflow uses them to query Context7 for matching official documentation, ensuring the validated guidance applies to the correct API surface.

When should I use web fallback instead of Context7 for dependency validation?▼

Web fallback should be used when Context7 does not return matching documentation for the identified dependency version, ensuring the lookup workflow still provides verified guidance for safe integration.