upgrade

Automates fetch-diff-apply upgrades for Claude Code patterns and Anthropic releases.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #dotfiles #Claude Code #updates #Anthropic #upgrade

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npx skills add https://github.com/aitchwhy/dotfiles --skill upgrade

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Skill: upgrade
Source: https://github.com/aitchwhy/dotfiles/tree/main/config/agents/skills/upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aitchwhy/dotfiles --skill upgrade

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates monitoring Anthropic releases and community patterns to keep the dotfiles system current, reducing manual maintenance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Monitor Anthropic docs, cookbook, and releases for updates.
Generate upgrade recommendations and diffs; apply updates with confirmation.
Sync with latest Claude Code patterns and community improvements.

Quick Start

Run the upgrade-check, then upgrade-diff to preview changes, and finally upgrade-apply to apply updates as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrade

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate updates for Claude Code patterns and configurations?▼

Automate updates by running upgrade-check to detect changes across Anthropic Docs, Cookbook, and Claude Code Releases, then upgrade-diff to preview diffs, and upgrade-apply to apply confirmed changes to SKILL.md files and settings interactively.

Can I monitor Anthropic releases and community patterns for dotfiles updates?▼

Yes. This Skill monitors Anthropic releases, documentation, and community patterns to detect and generate upgrade recommendations with diffs, keeping your Claude Code patterns and configurations current without manual tracking.

What sources does the upgrade workflow check for pattern updates?▼

The upgrade workflow checks Anthropic Docs, Anthropic Cookbook, and Claude Code Releases. It applies dry-run checks, generates diffs, and applies changes to config, agents, skills, and related settings with per-skill frontmatter and MCP protocol support.

How do I preview changes before applying Claude Code pattern updates?▼

Run upgrade-diff after upgrade-check to generate and review diffs for all detected changes. This lets you preview modifications to SKILL.md files, token-budget constraints, and hook signatures before confirming with upgrade-apply.

Does this Skill support dry-run checks before applying updates?▼

Yes. The upgrade workflow includes dry-run checks that preview changes before applying them. You can review diffs interactively and choose which updates to apply to your Claude Code patterns and Anthropic release configurations.