npm-update-report

Generate npm package update reports with changelog research and impact assessment.

Updated Jan 10, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/hairihou/dotfiles --skill npm-update-report
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Skill: npm-update-report
Source: https://github.com/hairihou/dotfiles/tree/main/src/.claude/skills/npm-update-report
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hairihou/dotfiles --skill npm-update-report

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generates npm dependency update investigation reports with changelog research and impact assessment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version sync and diffing for package.json against lockfile.
  • Changelog research for major/minor updates and key packages.
  • Verification workflow: lint, typecheck, tests, build.

Quick Start

After updating dependencies, run the tool to generate a report at ./reports/{branch-name}.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about npm-update-report

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

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How do I generate an npm update report with changelog analysis?

Run the tool after updating dependencies in package.json to automatically generate a changelog investigation report. It detects version changes, researches package changelogs, verifies build scripts (lint, typecheck, test, build), and outputs a structured markdown report to ./reports/{date}-{branch-name}.md with impact assessment.

Can this tool handle monorepos and multi-package projects?

Yes, the tool supports monorepos and multi-package projects. It syncs versions across package.json files against lockfiles, detects major and minor bumps in frameworks and build tools, and generates a consolidated report across your entire project scope.

What happens during the verification workflow when checking npm updates?

The tool runs four verification steps after analyzing changes: lint validation, typecheck, test execution, and build verification. These checks confirm that dependency updates don't break your project and provide confidence in the update's safety before deployment.

How does the tool preserve semver prefixes when syncing npm dependencies?

The tool maintains semantic versioning prefixes during synchronization between package.json and lockfile. It respects existing version constraints while detecting and reporting major and minor version changes, ensuring your versioning strategy remains intact.

What information is included in the generated npm update report?

The markdown report includes extracted changes from package.json, changelog research findings, verification results from lint/typecheck/test/build, and structured impact assessment. Output locations follow the pattern ./reports/{yyyyMMdd}-{branch-name}.md for easy tracking and review.

Does this work with frameworks and build tools specifically?

Yes, the tool specifically targets frameworks and build tools by detecting major and minor version bumps in these categories. It prioritizes changelog research for key packages in your stack and evaluates impact in the context of how those tools are used in your project.