dependency-management

Audit and govern third-party dependencies with uv policy checks.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit --skill dependency-management-bennybennison
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Skill: dependency-management
Source: https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit/tree/main/skills/dependency-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit --skill dependency-management-bennybennison

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams evaluate, govern, and streamline third-party dependencies to reduce risk, maintenance burden, and external coupling across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decision framework for when to add or update dependencies, including assessment of standard library coverage, maintainers, licenses, and project scope.
  • Clear guidance on using uv to add, lock, upgrade, and audit dependencies, with emphasis on reproducible builds.
  • Routine health checks, security considerations, license compliance, and risk mitigation across the dependency lifecycle.

Quick Start

Evaluate a new or existing dependency, then manage it with uv using a reproducible, auditable workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-management

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

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How do I audit third-party dependencies for security and license compliance?

To audit dependencies for security and license compliance, evaluate third-party packages to reduce attack surface and supply chain risk. This skill provides a decision framework to assess maintainers, licenses, and maintenance health across your dependency graph.

How do I add and lock dependencies using uv for reproducible builds?

To add and lock dependencies with uv, use its reproducible, auditable workflow to manage packages. This skill guides you through using uv to add, lock, upgrade, and review dependencies while enforcing policy checks for risk controls.

What is the best way to evaluate whether to add a new dependency to a project?

Evaluating whether to add a new dependency requires assessing standard library coverage, maintainers, licenses, and project scope. This skill provides a decision framework to govern third-party packages and reduce external coupling and maintenance burden.

Can I use uv to enforce maintenance health checks across the dependency lifecycle?

Yes, you can use uv to enforce maintenance health checks across the dependency lifecycle. This skill enables routine health checks, security considerations, license compliance, and risk mitigation when using uv to manage and review dependencies.

When do I need to govern dependencies to reduce supply chain risk?

You need to govern dependencies to reduce supply chain risk when evaluating new packages or auditing existing ones. This skill helps identify and govern third-party dependencies to reduce attack surface, maintenance burden, and external coupling across projects.