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system-updates

Coordinate sequential updates across yadm dotfiles, pass password store, and Homebrew.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#devops#dotfiles#homebrew#system-updates#yadm#pass
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npx skills add https://github.com/knowledgexhunta/devops-toolkit --skill system-updates
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Skill: system-updates
Source: https://github.com/knowledgexhunta/devops-toolkit/tree/main/plugins/devops-toolkit/skills/system-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/knowledgexhunta/devops-toolkit --skill system-updates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines and coordinates updates across multiple tools (yadm, pass, and Homebrew), ensuring system configurations stay current with minimal manual intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Coordinated updates: Sequentially pull latest dotfiles, update password stores, and refresh Homebrew packages.
  • Error handling: Detects conflicts or update failures and reports actionable steps.
  • Audit-ready: Provides a clear summary of what was updated for verification.

Quick Start

Run the system updates workflow to refresh your dotfiles, password store, and Homebrew packages.

Frequently Asked Questions about system-updates

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I coordinate Homebrew, yadm, and pass updates in a single workflow?▼

Orchestrated system updates run sequentially across yadm dotfiles, pass password stores, and Homebrew packages. This skill handles the workflow in sequence, reports actionable errors for failures, and generates an audit-ready summary of all updated components.

What happens if there are conflicts during yadm dotfiles or Homebrew updates?▼

The system updates workflow detects conflicts or failures during yadm, pass, or Homebrew upgrades and reports actionable steps. It handles errors gracefully, ensuring the sequence continues safely while providing clear guidance for manual conflict resolution.

Can I use this system updates workflow in various DevOps environments?▼

Yes, this system updates workflow is applicable whenever you need orchestrated updates across yadm, pass, and Homebrew in various environments. It executes the sequence reliably and provides an audit-ready summary of what was updated for verification.

Does the system updates skill provide an audit report of refreshed packages?▼

Yes, the system updates skill provides an audit-ready summary reporting the results of yadm, pass, and Homebrew upgrades. This clear report verifies what was updated, ensuring your dotfiles, password store, and packages stay current across various environments.

Do I need to manually run Homebrew and pass updates separately?▼

No, you do not need to manually run Homebrew and pass updates separately. The system updates skill coordinates and executes a single orchestrated workflow that sequentially pulls yadm dotfiles, updates pass, and refreshes Homebrew packages.

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