upgrade

Plans and validates dependency upgrades for software projects.

Updated Dec 5, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mpetito/prompts --skill upgrade-mpetito
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: upgrade
Source: https://github.com/mpetito/prompts/tree/main/skills/upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpetito/prompts --skill upgrade-mpetito

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers and teams safely upgrade dependencies across various ecosystems by providing structured research, risk assessment, and validation procedures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Inventory & Planning: Identifies outdated and vulnerable packages, prioritizing upgrades to minimize risks.
  • Research & Risk Analysis: Analyzes breaking changes, API modifications, and migration steps before upgrading.
  • Implementation & Validation: Executes upgrades, applies code adjustments, and verifies stability through testing and security scans.
  • Use Case: Think of a project with several outdated libraries. Use this Skill to plan the upgrades, research breaking changes, update packages, and validate the entire system, ensuring minimal downtime and security compliance.

Quick Start

Describe the current dependencies in your project, and I will guide you through an upgrade plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrade

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

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How do I safely upgrade outdated dependencies without introducing breaking changes?

To safely upgrade dependencies without breaking changes, perform structured research and risk assessment to analyze API modifications and migration steps before execution. This process prioritizes vulnerable packages, applies code adjustments, and validates stability through testing to prevent integration failures.

What's the best way to plan a dependency upgrade for vulnerable packages?

The best way to plan a dependency upgrade for vulnerable packages is creating a dependency inventory to identify and prioritize outdated libraries. Conducting thorough risk analysis on breaking changes and migration steps ensures minimal downtime and maintains security compliance during validation.

Can I use a single workflow to research breaking changes and validate package upgrades?

Yes, you can use a unified workflow to research breaking changes and validate package upgrades by integrating dependency inventory, risk analysis, and implementation procedures. This workflow executes upgrades, applies required code adjustments, and verifies stability through comprehensive testing and security scans.

How does dependency upgrade risk assessment work for software projects?

Dependency upgrade risk assessment works by analyzing breaking changes, API modifications, and required migration steps before applying updates. It evaluates outdated or vulnerable packages to minimize risks, ensuring seamless integration and security compliance while preventing instability in software projects.

Do I need access to package managers to validate dependency upgrades?

Yes, you need access to package managers to execute and validate dependency upgrades. The validation process requires package manager access to apply updates, adjust code, and run security scans to verify system stability and seamless integration.

When should I not attempt a dependency upgrade without research?

You should not attempt a dependency upgrade without research when handling outdated or vulnerable packages that have potential breaking changes or API modifications. Skipping risk assessment and validation steps can lead to integration failures, security vulnerabilities, and system downtime.