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dependency-updater

Automate dependency updates and security audits across programming languages.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#version control#dependency management#security audit#programming language#dependency update
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TKlerx/webapp-template --skill dependency-updater-tklerx
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Skill: dependency-updater
Source: https://github.com/TKlerx/webapp-template/tree/main/.agents/skills/dependency-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TKlerx/webapp-template --skill dependency-updater-tklerx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires taze, pip-review, govulncheck, cargo-audit, bundle-audit, mvn, gradle, dotnet, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of updating dependencies in any programming language, ensuring both safety and efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Detection: Automatically identifies project type and applies safe updates.
  • Safe Updates: Applies minor and patch updates automatically and prompts for major updates.
  • Security Audits: Performs security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Use Case: For a Python project, the skill can automatically update packages, check for outdated dependencies, and fix common issues, all with minimal user interaction.

Quick Start

Update your project dependencies by simply saying, "update my dependencies."

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-updater

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate dependency updates for Python and Node.js projects?▼

To automate dependency updates, this skill detects your project type and automatically applies minor and patch version updates. It uses pip-review for Python projects and taze for Node.js to safely manage versions.

How do I run a security audit for outdated dependencies in my codebase?▼

To run a security audit for dependencies, this skill identifies vulnerabilities using tools like cargo-audit for Rust, govulncheck for Go, and bundle-audit for Ruby, ensuring your project's packages are secure.

Can I automatically update major dependency versions without breaking changes?▼

You cannot automatically update major dependency versions silently. This skill applies semantic versioning to safely auto-update minor and patch versions, but explicitly prompts you for major updates to prevent breaking changes.

Does this dependency management skill support Gradle and Maven package managers?▼

Yes, this dependency management skill supports Java projects by utilizing both Gradle and Maven package managers to detect, update, and audit your project dependencies effectively.

What is the best way to safely update dependencies across multiple programming languages?▼

The best way to safely update dependencies across multiple programming languages is to use a skill that automatically identifies the project type and applies semantic versioning rules to prevent breaking changes.

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