dependency-upgrades

Automate npm/yarn/pnpm dependency upgrades with risk assessment and remediation options.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Skill: dependency-upgrades
Source: https://github.com/claushaas/claus-haas-ai-stuff/tree/main/skills/dependency-upgrades
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/claushaas/claus-haas-ai-stuff --skill dependency-upgrades

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams manage and upgrade project dependencies with emphasis on risk, compatibility, and verification to avoid breaking changes and CVEs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Risk-aware upgrade planning: assess impact of upgrades on compatibility, security advisories, and downstream dependencies.
  • Automated verification guidance: propose CI checks, test scopes, and rollback considerations to ensure safe deployments.
  • Documentation & governance: generate upgrade rationales and change records to reduce technical debt and improve audit trails.

Quick Start

Example: Evaluate current dependencies in package.json and generate a safe upgrade plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-upgrades

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

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How do I plan safe npm dependency upgrades without breaking transitive dependencies?

Plan safe npm dependency upgrades by analyzing manifests to assess version constraints, CVEs, and compatibility across transitive dependencies. This automated risk assessment proposes remediation options and outlines verification steps to prevent breaking changes during releases.

What is risk-aware dependency upgrade planning and when do I need it?

Risk-aware dependency upgrade planning assesses the impact of version changes on security advisories and downstream compatibility. You need it when managing technical debt or addressing CVEs to ensure changes are verified and rollback steps are established before deployment.

Does this dependency upgrade approach work with yarn and pnpm projects?

Yes, this dependency upgrade approach works with npm, yarn, and pnpm projects. It analyzes package manifests across these package managers to evaluate version constraints and generate safe remediation plans tailored to your specific ecosystem.

How do I verify CI checks and rollback considerations after upgrading dependencies?

Verify CI checks after upgrading dependencies by following the proposed test scopes and rollback considerations generated during the risk assessment. This automated verification guidance ensures safe deployments by outlining specific validation steps for your release process.

What is the best way to generate upgrade rationales and change records for audit trails?

Generate upgrade rationales and change records by assessing dependency compatibility and security advisories during the upgrade process. This documentation reduces technical debt and improves audit trails by providing clear governance records for each version change.

How do I handle CVEs and security advisories when upgrading project dependencies?

Handle CVEs and security advisories by analyzing dependency manifests to identify vulnerable packages and proposing remediation options. The risk assessment evaluates security impacts alongside compatibility to ensure upgrades resolve vulnerabilities without introducing breaking changes.