npm-deps

Automate npm dependency audits, updates, and cleanup across Node.js projects.

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Search Tags:#npm #dependencies #audit #workspace #package.json #update #node_modules

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Skill: npm-deps
Source: https://github.com/dennisonbertram/go-agent-harness/tree/main/skills/npm-deps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dennisonbertram/go-agent-harness --skill npm-deps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill simplifies and speeds up the tedious work of managing npm dependencies by automating audits, updates, and cleanup across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automates npm audit to identify vulnerabilities and issues in dependencies.
Updates dependencies with options for conservative, moderate, and aggressive strategies, including lockfile management with npm ci or install.
Provides guidance for deduping, cleaning up node_modules, and workspace-aware updates for monorepos.

Quick Start

Run npm install to initialize dependencies and begin automated audits and updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about npm-deps

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

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How do I automate npm dependency audits and updates across a Node.js project?▼

You can automate npm dependency audits and updates by running npm install to initialize dependencies, then using automated audit, update, and dedupe commands with lockfile guardrails to maintain reproducible dependency hygiene across your Node.js project.

What's the best way to clean up and dedupe node_modules in a monorepo workspace?▼

Cleaning up and deduping node_modules in a monorepo workspace requires workspace-aware update commands that apply dedupe across shared dependencies while maintaining lockfile integrity across all workspace packages.

Can I use npm ci instead of npm install for reproducible dependency updates in CI pipelines?▼

Yes, npm ci is supported for CI pipelines requiring reproducible dependency hygiene, offering lockfile-based installation with guardrails for lockfile integrity alongside conservative, moderate, and aggressive update strategies.

Why does my npm audit show vulnerabilities after updating package.json dependencies?▼

npm audit may show vulnerabilities after updating package.json because nested dependencies remain outdated; running automated audits with dedupe and workspace-aware updates helps identify and resolve lingering vulnerability issues across the dependency tree.

Does this npm dependency management approach work for both single-repo projects and monorepos?▼

Yes, this npm dependency management approach applies to single-repo projects, monorepos, and CI pipelines, providing workspace-aware updates and cleanup guardrails for lockfile integrity across different Node.js project structures.