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PNPM Upgrade Package

Upgrade a pnpm workspace dependency to a specific version with validation.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#workspace#pnpm#monorepo#dedupe#dependency upgrade#lockfile#release age
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MS33834/AI-SKILL --skill pnpm-upgrade-package
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Skill: PNPM Upgrade Package
Source: https://github.com/MS33834/AI-SKILL/tree/main/skills/pnpm-upgrade-package
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MS33834/AI-SKILL --skill pnpm-upgrade-package

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns a risky dependency bump into a controlled pnpm workspace upgrade, helping you avoid accidental latest-version installs, incomplete transitive updates, and noisy lockfile churn.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Release-age validation: Checks whether the target version is old enough to satisfy the workspace cooldown policy before any change is made.
  • Consumer analysis: Identifies whether the package is directly declared or only brought in transitively, so the upgrade path matches the real dependency graph.
  • Deterministic upgrade workflow: Applies the correct pnpm command, runs dedupe carefully, verifies whether temporary overrides are still needed, and confirms the change with tests and a final why check.
  • Use case: A monorepo maintainer needs to move Next.js to a specific patch version across one workspace without accidentally upgrading unrelated packages or leaving stale versions behind.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to upgrade a specific pnpm workspace package to a target version and follow the release-age check, dedupe, test, and final verification steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about PNPM Upgrade Package

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I upgrade a pnpm workspace dependency to a specific version without pulling latest?▼

To upgrade a pnpm workspace dependency safely, apply the target version explicitly, run pnpm why to analyze consumers, inspect dedupe, and execute tests to prevent accidentally pulling the latest version.

What is the safest way to handle monorepo dependency bumps across transitive consumers?▼

Safe monorepo dependency bumps require identifying whether a package is direct or transitive using pnpm why, applying the upgrade, inspecting dedupe, and verifying the final consumer graph to ensure no stale versions remain.

Does pnpm dedupe remove temporary overrides after a dependency upgrade?▼

Yes, dedupe inspection is part of the upgrade workflow to verify whether temporary overrides are still needed, ensuring the lockfile remains clean without unnecessary version pinning after the dependency upgrade.

How do I check release age before upgrading a package in a pnpm workspace?▼

Release-age validation checks whether the target version is old enough to satisfy the workspace cooldown policy before any change is made, preventing the installation of unstable packages released too recently.

Why does my pnpm lockfile have noisy churn after upgrading a single workspace package?▼

Noisy lockfile churn happens when transitive dependencies are not updated completely or temporary overrides are left behind. Running dedupe inspection and a final pnpm why check ensures the lockfile remains deterministic.

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