upgrade-cargo-deps

Identify outdated Rust dependencies and generate upgrade plans.

234|14|Updated Dec 4, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/quarto-dev/q2 --skill upgrade-cargo-deps
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Skill: upgrade-cargo-deps
Source: https://github.com/quarto-dev/q2/tree/main/.claude/skills/upgrade-cargo-deps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/quarto-dev/q2 --skill upgrade-cargo-deps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps Rust projects efficiently identify outdated dependencies and plan upgrades, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Surveying: Analyzes current dependency versions against available updates to highlight upgrade opportunities.
  • Plan Generation: Creates comprehensive upgrade plans with detailed notes on major, minor, and patch updates, along with impact assessments.
  • Use Case: When maintaining a large Rust codebase, run this Skill to generate a clear, reviewable plan for dependency updates, ensuring stability while keeping dependencies fresh.

Quick Start

Use the upgrade-cargo-deps skill to scan all dependencies and generate an upgrade plan for the team's review.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrade-cargo-deps

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

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How do I identify outdated Rust dependencies in my project?

Automated dependency surveying analyzes your current Cargo manifest versions against available registry updates to highlight major, minor, and patch upgrade opportunities. This reduces manual effort and minimizes errors by providing a clear, reviewable plan for your team.

Can I generate an upgrade plan for Rust Cargo dependencies?

Yes, automated plan generation creates comprehensive Cargo dependency upgrade plans with detailed notes on major, minor, and patch updates. These plans include impact assessments to help your team safely review and apply updates to a large Rust codebase.

What is the best way to handle major Rust dependency updates safely?

The best way is to use an automated surveying process that generates a detailed upgrade plan with impact assessments for major Rust dependency updates. This approach minimizes errors and ensures stability while keeping your project dependencies fresh.

Does automated dependency management work for large Rust codebases?

Yes, automated dependency management works effectively for large Rust codebases by reducing manual effort and minimizing errors. It surveys all dependencies and generates a clear, reviewable plan to ensure stability while maintaining fresh project dependencies.

How do I assess the impact of minor and patch releases in Cargo?

You assess the impact of minor and patch releases in Cargo by generating an automated upgrade plan that includes detailed notes and impact assessments. This helps you review potential changes and maintain reliability while planning safe dependency updates.