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dependency_upgrade

Audit dependencies and guide staged major version upgrades with codemods.

6|2|Updated Oct 19, 2025
Search Tags:#testing#versioning#npm#compatibility#dependencies#codemods#upgrade
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npx skills add https://github.com/amurata/cc-tools --skill dependency-upgrade-amurata
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Skill: dependency_upgrade
Source: https://github.com/amurata/cc-tools/tree/main/plugins/framework-migration/skills/dependency-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/amurata/cc-tools --skill dependency-upgrade-amurata

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex and often risky process of upgrading major versions of project dependencies, ensuring compatibility and minimizing disruption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Auditing: Identifies outdated and vulnerable packages.
  • Compatibility Analysis: Helps understand potential conflicts between versions.
  • Staged Rollout: Guides users through incremental upgrades to mitigate risks.
  • Automated Fixes: Leverages codemods for common breaking changes.
  • Comprehensive Testing: Integrates unit, integration, and E2E testing into the upgrade process.
  • Use Case: When upgrading React from v17 to v18, this Skill will help you audit existing dependencies, analyze compatibility with the new React version, guide you through updating one by one, and ensure all tests pass before and after each step.

Quick Start

Use the dependency_upgrade skill to audit current project dependencies and identify available major version updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency_upgrade

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

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How do I safely upgrade major npm dependencies with breaking changes?▼

Safely upgrading major npm dependencies involves auditing current packages, analyzing compatibility conflicts, applying automated codemods for breaking changes, and running comprehensive tests through a staged rollout to ensure backward compatibility.

What is the best way to handle dependency conflicts during a major version upgrade?▼

Handling dependency conflicts during a major version upgrade requires a compatibility analysis to identify potential issues between versions, followed by an incremental, staged rollout strategy to isolate and resolve conflicts before full deployment.

How do codemods help with major dependency migration?▼

Codemods help with major dependency migration by automating the application of common breaking change fixes across a codebase, reducing manual refactoring effort and minimizing human error during the version upgrade process.

Does this dependency upgrade approach work for incremental updates on large projects?▼

Yes, this approach is designed for large projects by utilizing a staged rollout strategy, guiding users to incrementally update dependencies one by one and running unit, integration, and E2E tests after each step to prevent widespread disruption.

When should I use semantic versioning principles for upgrading dependencies?▼

Semantic versioning principles should be used when upgrading dependencies to interpret version numbers, clearly distinguish breaking changes from minor patches, and determine the appropriate migration effort required for maintaining backward compatibility.

Why do I need comprehensive testing when updating major library versions?▼

Comprehensive testing is needed when updating major library versions to catch regressions and breaking changes early, ensuring that unit, integration, and end-to-end tests pass before and after each incremental upgrade step to maintain system stability.

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