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dependency-upgrade

Manage major dependency upgrades with compatibility analysis and staged rollout.

4|Updated Jan 10, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#npm#compatibility#dependencies#codemods#upgrade
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Skill: dependency-upgrade
Source: https://github.com/EngineerWithAI/engineerwith-agents/tree/main/plugins/framework-migration/skills/dependency-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EngineerWithAI/engineerwith-agents --skill dependency-upgrade-engineerwithai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex and risky process of upgrading major dependencies and framework versions, minimizing breaking changes and ensuring system stability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Auditing: Identifies outdated and vulnerable packages.
  • Compatibility Analysis: Helps understand how different versions of libraries interact.
  • Staged Rollout: Guides users through incremental upgrades to mitigate risk.
  • 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 analyze compatibility, suggest codemods for deprecated features, and guide you through testing each step.

Quick Start

Use the dependency-upgrade skill to audit all outdated npm packages in the current project.

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?▼

To safely upgrade major npm dependencies, you need semantic versioning review, dependency analysis, compatibility matrix validation, staged rollout strategies, and robust testing to handle breaking changes without destabilizing your system.

What is the best way to manage framework version upgrades like React v17 to v18?▼

Managing major framework upgrades requires analyzing library compatibility, applying codemods for deprecated features, and running comprehensive unit, integration, and E2E testing to validate each staged increment.

How do codemods help with updating major dependencies?▼

Codemods provide automated fixes for common breaking changes encountered during major dependency upgrades, allowing you to programmatically transform code to comply with new API requirements rather than manually refactoring each file.

Can I use staged rollout strategies to upgrade outdated npm packages incrementally?▼

Yes, staged rollout strategies guide you through incremental upgrades to mitigate risk by validating compatibility matrices and running tests at each step before proceeding to the next dependency version.

What's included in a dependency compatibility analysis for major version updates?▼

A dependency compatibility analysis includes auditing outdated and vulnerable packages, validating how different library versions interact through a compatibility matrix, and reviewing semantic versioning to identify potential breaking changes.

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