l-update-deps

Update project dependencies with pnpm and GitHub API changelogs.

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npx skills add https://github.com/lowdefy/lowdefy --skill l-update-deps
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Skill: l-update-deps
Source: https://github.com/lowdefy/lowdefy/tree/main/.claude/skills/l-update-deps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lowdefy/lowdefy --skill l-update-deps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of updating project dependencies, ensuring safe and informed updates by analyzing changelogs and assessing potential impacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Analysis: Identifies outdated packages and their semver types (patch, minor, major).
  • Changelog Research: Automatically fetches and reads changelogs to understand changes between versions.
  • Impact Assessment: Evaluates the risk of updates, flagging major production dependency updates for review.
  • Automated Updates: Applies safe updates and fixes minor code changes required by updated packages.
  • Use Case: Keep your project's dependencies up-to-date with minimal risk, preventing security vulnerabilities and leveraging new features without breaking existing functionality.

Quick Start

Use the l-update-deps skill to update the 'lodash' package.

Frequently Asked Questions about l-update-deps

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

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How do I safely update npm dependencies by analyzing changelogs?

To safely update npm dependencies, this Skill fetches release notes via gh api and analyzes changelogs to assess impact. It applies patch and minor updates for production packages while flagging major production updates for design review.

What is the best way to update pnpm project dependencies without breaking changes?

The best way to update pnpm project dependencies without breaking changes is to automate semver analysis. This Skill assesses risk by reading changelogs, automatically applying safe updates and fixing minor code changes required by updated packages.

How does automated dependency impact assessment work for major version updates?

Automated dependency impact assessment works by fetching changelogs to evaluate risks. It distinguishes between patch, minor, and major semver updates, deliberately flagging major production dependency updates for manual design review before applying them.

Can I update all dev dependencies automatically while reviewing production updates?

Yes, you can update all dev dependencies automatically while reviewing production updates. The Skill applies all updates for dev dependencies but restricts production dependencies to safe patch and minor updates, isolating major changes for design review.

Does this dependency update tool support pnpm and GitHub release notes?

Yes, this dependency update tool supports pnpm for package management and utilizes gh api to fetch GitHub release notes. It reads these changelogs to understand version changes and evaluate the potential impact of updating packages.

Why should I not auto-update major production dependencies without checking changelogs?

You should not auto-update major production dependencies without checking changelogs because major semver changes often introduce breaking functionality. This Skill flags major production updates for design review after assessing the changelog, preventing unexpected breakages.