dependency_upgrade

Analyze compatibility and implement staged rollouts for major dependency upgrades.

1|Updated Feb 7, 2026
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Skill: dependency_upgrade
Source: https://github.com/sangrokjung/claude-code-config-public/tree/main/commands/dependency-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sangrokjung/claude-code-config-public --skill dependency-upgrade-sangrokjung

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version Analysis: Audits current dependencies and identifies available major updates.
  • Compatibility Checks: Provides guidance on semantic versioning and potential breaking changes.
  • Staged Rollout: Facilitates incremental upgrades with validation at each step.
  • Automated Fixes: Leverages codemods and custom scripts for automated refactoring.
  • Comprehensive Testing: Integrates unit, integration, visual, and E2E testing strategies.
  • Use Case: When upgrading a project from React 17 to React 18, this Skill helps analyze breaking changes, plan the upgrade path, execute the updates incrementally, and ensure all tests pass before and after the changes.

Quick Start

Use the dependency_upgrade skill to update all major dependencies 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 upgrade major framework dependencies without breaking changes?

Major framework dependency upgrades require compatibility analysis and staged rollout strategies to mitigate breaking changes. This Skill audits current versions, identifies available updates, and facilitates incremental upgrades with validation at each step.

What is the best way to automate dependency version upgrades?

Automating dependency version upgrades involves leveraging codemods and custom scripts for automated refactoring, combined with comprehensive unit, integration, visual, and E2E testing to ensure compatibility before and after changes.

How does semantic versioning compatibility analysis work for library updates?

Semantic versioning compatibility analysis audits current dependencies against available major updates, identifies potential breaking changes, and provides guidance on versioning to ensure safe, incremental, and validated dependency updates.

Can I use staged rollout strategies for upgrading critical libraries in software projects?

Staged rollout strategies facilitate upgrading critical libraries by enabling incremental upgrades with validation at each step, ensuring comprehensive testing passes before and after changes to minimize disruption.

Why do dependency upgrades fail and how can codemods fix them?

Dependency upgrades fail due to breaking changes from major version updates; codemods and custom scripts provide automated refactoring to fix these compatibility issues during the staged rollout process.

Do I need comprehensive testing strategies for major dependency version upgrades?

Comprehensive testing strategies integrating unit, integration, visual, and E2E tests are required for major dependency version upgrades to validate compatibility and ensure all tests pass before and after incremental changes.