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upgrade-dependencies

Upgrade JavaScript dependencies atomically with type checking, testing, and building.

Updated Mar 12, 2026
Search Tags:#security#npm#dependencies#maintenance#pnpm#upgrade#yarn
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npx skills add https://github.com/jamesacarr/pi-agent-stuff --skill upgrade-dependencies-jamesacarr
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Skill: upgrade-dependencies
Source: https://github.com/jamesacarr/pi-agent-stuff/tree/main/skills/upgrade-dependencies
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamesacarr/pi-agent-stuff --skill upgrade-dependencies-jamesacarr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the risk and complexity associated with updating software dependencies, ensuring a safe, atomic, and verifiable process to prevent breaking changes and maintain project stability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Atomic Commits: Each dependency upgrade is committed individually, allowing for easy rollback and clear attribution of issues.
  • Risk-Based Upgrades: Differentiates between patch, minor, and major upgrades, applying appropriate research and verification steps.
  • Ecosystem Compatibility: Guides users through upgrading core packages and their dependent libraries, ensuring overall project health.
  • Use Case: When a critical security vulnerability is found in a direct dependency, this Skill will isolate the upgrade, research the fix, apply it atomically, and verify the project's integrity before proceeding.

Quick Start

Use the upgrade-dependencies skill to update all outdated packages to their latest versions, one by one.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrade-dependencies

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely upgrade npm dependencies without breaking my project?▼

Safely upgrading npm dependencies involves isolating each package upgrade into an atomic commit and verifying project stability through type checking, testing, and building after every individual bump.

What is the best way to handle major version bumps in JavaScript projects?▼

Handling major version bumps requires systematically investigating changelogs and migration guides via web search to ensure ecosystem compatibility before applying the upgrade and verifying the build.

Does this dependency upgrade process work with pnpm and yarn?▼

Yes, the dependency upgrade process supports JavaScript package managers including pnpm and yarn, applying risk-based upgrade strategies and atomic commits across different ecosystems to maintain project stability.

How do I apply security patches to direct dependencies atomically?▼

Applying security patches atomically involves isolating the vulnerable direct dependency upgrade, researching the specific fix, applying it in an individual commit, and running verification tests before proceeding.

Why should I upgrade dependencies one by one instead of all at once?▼

Upgrading dependencies one by one creates atomic commits that allow easy rollback and clear attribution of issues, preventing breaking changes from multiple simultaneous major version bumps from compounding.

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