nexus-upgrade

Name: nexus-upgrade
Availability: InStock
Author: lapagayo

Upgrade Nexus installations to latest release bundles across configured channels.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #release #upgrade #channel #vendor #nexus #version-management

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npx skills add https://github.com/LaPaGaYo/nexus --skill nexus-upgrade

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Skill: nexus-upgrade
Source: https://github.com/LaPaGaYo/nexus/tree/main/skills/support/nexus-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LaPaGaYo/nexus --skill nexus-upgrade

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Upgrade Nexus installations to the latest published release bundles, ensuring channel-aligned upgrades and consistent version control.

Core Features & Use Cases

Upgrade to the latest release on the configured release channel for both global and vendored installs.
Honor auto_upgrade settings, provide guided prompts, and surface release notes from CHANGELOGs.
Persist upgrade state in .nexus-install.json and support post-upgrade validation and rollback considerations.

Quick Start

Run the nexus upgrade workflow to upgrade your Nexus installation to the latest published release for your channel.

Frequently Asked Questions about nexus-upgrade

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I upgrade Nexus to the latest release on my configured channel?▼

To upgrade Nexus, run the upgrade workflow to fetch and apply the latest published release bundles for your configured release channel. It handles both global and vendored installs, ensuring channel-aligned version updates.

How does the Nexus upgrade process handle auto-upgrade settings and user prompts?▼

The Nexus upgrade process honors auto_upgrade settings to run automatically or provides guided user prompts when manual confirmation is needed. It also surfaces release notes from CHANGELOGs during the workflow.

Can I upgrade a vendored Nexus installation or does it only work for global installs?▼

You can upgrade both managed global installs and vendored Nexus copies. The upgrade workflow detects your installation type and applies the correct channel-aware upgrade flow for each context.

What is the best way to track Nexus installation state after an upgrade?▼

The best way to track Nexus installation state is through the .nexus-install.json file. The upgrade workflow persists upgrade state automatically in this file, recording channel and version data for consistent version management.

Does the Nexus upgrade workflow support rollback and post-upgrade validation?▼

Yes, the Nexus upgrade workflow supports post-upgrade validation and includes rollback considerations. It applies channel-aware upgrade flows and records the previous state to facilitate recovery if validation fails.