dependency-upgrade-safety

Assess dependency upgrade compatibility risks and generate rollback plans.

3|Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Skill: dependency-upgrade-safety
Source: https://github.com/ldilov/harness-forge/tree/main/skills/dependency-upgrade-safety
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ldilov/harness-forge --skill dependency-upgrade-safety

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Review and stage dependency upgrades with compatibility and rollback awareness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematically identify upgrade candidates and assess their impact on critical surfaces and runtimes.
  • Define validation plans, compatibility risk levels, and rollback steps for safe releases.
  • Use Case: When upgrading a core library across a large codebase, generate a structured plan that minimizes risk and documents rollback.

Quick Start

Identify dependencies to upgrade and generate a safety plan with compatibility checks and rollback steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-upgrade-safety

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

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How do I assess dependency upgrade risk before updating a project manifest?

To assess dependency upgrade risk, this Skill systematically identifies upgrade candidates and evaluates their impact on critical surfaces and runtimes to minimize breaking changes. It generates a structured safety plan covering compatibility risk levels and validation steps.

What is the best way to plan a rollback for a breaking dependency upgrade?

The best way to plan a rollback for a breaking dependency upgrade is to generate a structured safety plan that documents specific rollback steps. This ensures you can safely revert changes if compatibility issues arise during the release process.

Can I use this to stage dependency upgrades across different languages?

Yes, you can use this to stage dependency upgrades across different languages. The Skill applies to project manifests and lockfiles across various languages, defining validation plans and upgrade staging scenarios for safe releases.

How do I generate migration notes when upgrading a core library?

To generate migration notes when upgrading a core library, the Skill performs impact analysis on your project manifest and lockfile. It produces a structured upgrade safety summary that satisfies requirements for documenting migration impact and compatibility checks.

When do I need a structured upgrade safety summary for my project?

You need a structured upgrade safety summary when upgrading a core library across a large codebase. It minimizes risk by documenting validation plans, compatibility checks, and rollback readiness before applying changes to your project manifests.