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dependency-upgrade

Manage major dependency upgrades with compatibility analysis and staged testing.

1|Updated Jun 18, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#testing#versioning#compatibility#dependencies#upgrade
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/knopki/dotfiles --skill dependency-upgrade-knopki
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Skill: dependency-upgrade
Source: https://github.com/knopki/dotfiles/tree/main/home/private_dot_config/opencode/skills/dependency-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/knopki/dotfiles --skill dependency-upgrade-knopki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex and often risky process of upgrading major dependencies in software projects, ensuring compatibility and minimizing disruption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version Management: Handles major dependency version upgrades, including semantic versioning analysis.
  • Compatibility Assurance: Provides strategies for analyzing and ensuring compatibility between updated dependencies.
  • Staged Rollouts & Testing: Implements phased upgrade approaches with comprehensive testing (unit, integration, E2E, visual regression).
  • Automated Fixes: Leverages codemods and custom scripts to automate the resolution of breaking changes.
  • Use Case: When upgrading React from v17 to v18, this Skill helps analyze breaking changes, update related libraries like react-router-dom, run compatibility tests, and manage the rollout process.

Quick Start

Use the dependency-upgrade skill to update the 'react' package to the latest major version and run all tests.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-upgrade

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

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What is the best way to manage major dependency version upgrades?▼

Handling major dependency version upgrades requires semantic versioning analysis and staged rollout strategies to ensure compatibility. This process validates compatibility matrices and automates dependency update execution to minimize project disruption.

How do I upgrade a framework version without breaking existing libraries?▼

Upgrading a framework version without breaking libraries requires compatibility analysis and automated codemods to resolve breaking changes. This validates related package updates through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

How do I replace security-vulnerable dependencies safely?▼

Replacing security-vulnerable dependencies safely involves implementing an incremental upgrade path with comprehensive testing. This modernizes legacy dependencies by validating compatibility and executing visual regression tests.

Can I automate the resolution of breaking changes during a version upgrade?▼

You can automate the resolution of breaking changes during a version upgrade by leveraging custom scripts and codemods. This automated execution resolves breaking changes while validating compatibility matrices.

Does staged rollout work for legacy dependency modernization?▼

Staged rollouts work effectively for legacy dependency modernization by implementing phased upgrade approaches with comprehensive testing. This incremental upgrade path validates compatibility matrices before full deployment.

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