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dependency-upgrade

Automate major dependency upgrades with compatibility analysis and staged rollout.

1|Updated Dec 23, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#testing#compatibility#dependencies#migration#semver#upgrade
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Skill: dependency-upgrade
Source: https://github.com/ccf/claude-code-ccf-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/refactoring/skills/dependency-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ccf/claude-code-ccf-marketplace --skill dependency-upgrade-ccf

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams manage major dependency upgrades with compatibility analysis, staged rollout, and thorough testing to prevent breaking changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compatibility analysis: identify breaking changes and plan upgrade paths.
  • Staged rollout: design incremental upgrades to reduce risk.
  • Testing strategy: outline unit, integration, and end-to-end tests plus rollback procedures.
  • Use Case: upgrading a framework from 2.x to 3.x with a phased plan and validation checks.

Quick Start

Plan a phased upgrade for a TypeScript project: generate a compatibility matrix, an upgrade plan, and a rollback procedure.

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 plan a staged dependency upgrade for breaking changes in a framework?▼

A staged dependency upgrade mitigates breaking changes by enforcing version constraints, generating a compatibility matrix, and executing a phased migration plan with regression testing and rollback procedures to validate safety.

What is a compatibility matrix and how does it help with major library migrations?▼

A compatibility matrix identifies breaking changes between library versions to plan safe upgrade paths. It enforces version constraints and maps migration steps to prevent regressions during major framework upgrades.

Can I automate major framework upgrades with semver constraints and regression testing?▼

Yes, you can automate major framework upgrades by enforcing semver constraints, generating a phased upgrade plan, and outlining unit, integration, and end-to-end regression tests to validate compatibility throughout the migration.

What's the best way to rollback a dependency migration if integration tests fail?▼

The best way to rollback a failed dependency migration is to execute a predefined rollback procedure. This ensures you can safely revert versions while maintaining constraints if integration or end-to-end regression tests fail.

Does this dependency upgrade approach work for TypeScript projects moving from version 2.x to 3.x?▼

Yes, this approach supports TypeScript projects upgrading from 2.x to 3.x by generating a compatibility matrix, a phased upgrade plan, and validation checks to handle breaking changes and ensure a smooth framework migration.

When do I need a phased rollout plan for upgrading dependencies?▼

You need a phased rollout plan for upgrading dependencies when moving between major framework versions where breaking changes exist. It reduces risk by designing incremental upgrades validated through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

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