dependency-scanner

To scan for outdated npm dependencies, this Skill analyzes your package.json file to identify packages with newer versions available. It checks your project dependencies against current registry data to highlight available updates.

To check npm packages for security vulnerabilities, this Skill scans your project dependencies against known security flaw databases. It flags vulnerable packages within your package.json to help maintain project health before deployment.

To detect version compatibility issues, this Skill analyzes your JavaScript project dependencies for potential conflicts or major updates. It highlights packages in your package.json that may cause compatibility problems during version upgrades.

Yes, you need npm and a JavaScript environment to run this dependency scanner. The Skill executes a scanning script that requires a functional JavaScript runtime to analyze your package.json file and check project dependencies.

You should run a package.json vulnerability scan before deploying a new feature to ensure all project dependencies are up-to-date and free from critical security flaws. This maintains overall project health and security during software development.

The best way to find critical security flaws in outdated npm packages is to run a comprehensive dependency scan. This Skill identifies outdated versions and flags dependencies with known security issues simultaneously.