dependency-update-bot

Detect outdated packages and create pull requests with changelog summaries.

581|60|Updated Apr 13, 2026
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Skill: dependency-update-bot
Source: https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/dependency-update-bot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill dependency-update-bot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires npm, pip, cargo, go, ruby, gemini-api, gh, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of scanning outdated dependencies, fetching changelogs, summarizing breaking changes, and opening pull requests with detailed updates, significantly reducing the manual work required for dependency management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Outdated Dependency Detection: Identifies outdated npm, pip, Cargo, Go, or Ruby packages using built-in package manager commands.
  • Changelog Summary: Fetches and summarizes changelogs for outdated packages using Gemini AI.
  • Pull Request Creation: Creates one pull request per risk group (patch, minor, major) with version bump, changelog summary, and breaking changes flagged.
  • Use Case: Imagine you are developing a Python application and need to ensure your dependencies are up-to-date for security and performance reasons. Use this Skill to automate the update process, reducing the time and effort spent on manual updates.

Quick Start

Use the dependency-update-bot skill to check for outdated packages and create update PRs.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-update-bot

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

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How do I automate dependency updates and pull request creation for npm or pip?

To automate dependency updates, this skill detects outdated packages, summarizes changelogs using Gemini AI, and creates pull requests. It supports npm, pip, Cargo, Go, and Ruby package managers to streamline your update workflow.

What is the best way to summarize changelogs for outdated packages?

The best way to summarize changelogs is using Gemini AI. This skill fetches changelog data for outdated dependencies, summarizes breaking changes automatically, and includes these summaries directly in the generated pull requests.

Does this dependency update tool work with multiple package managers like Cargo and Ruby?

Yes, this dependency update tool works with multiple package managers including Cargo, Go, and Ruby. It uses built-in package manager commands to detect outdated dependencies across different environments and groups update PRs by risk level.

Do I need a Gemini API key and GitHub CLI to automate pull request creation?

Yes, you need both a Gemini API key and GitHub CLI authentication to automate pull request creation. The Gemini API key enables changelog summarization, while GitHub CLI handles opening pull requests with detailed version bumps and breaking changes.

How are dependency update pull requests grouped by risk level?

Dependency update pull requests are grouped by risk level into patch, minor, and major updates. This ensures that breaking changes are isolated, allowing you to review and merge safer patch updates separately from major version bumps.

Can I diagnose installation issues during the dependency update process?

Yes, you can diagnose installation issues during the dependency update process. This skill provides a dedicated diagnosis mode to help troubleshoot and resolve package installation problems encountered while updating npm, pip, or Cargo dependencies.