upgrade-stripe

Guide Stripe API version upgrades across SDKs and webhooks.

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Skill: upgrade-stripe
Source: https://github.com/stripe/ai/tree/main/providers/cursor/plugin/skills/upgrade-stripe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stripe/ai --skill upgrade-stripe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the complex process of upgrading Stripe API versions, server-side SDKs, Stripe.js, and mobile SDKs, ensuring your integration remains current and secure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Version Management: Guides users on understanding and setting Stripe's date-based API versions.
  • SDK Versioning: Provides instructions for updating various server-side, web, and mobile SDKs.
  • Testing & Best Practices: Offers methods for testing new versions and recommends explicit versioning.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to update their Stripe integration to the latest API version to leverage new features and security patches. This Skill provides a step-by-step guide on how to safely perform the upgrade across all relevant components.

Quick Start

Use the upgrade-stripe skill to find the latest Stripe API version.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrade-stripe

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

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How do I upgrade my Stripe API version safely?

To upgrade your Stripe API version safely, you need to understand date-based versioning, update your server-side SDKs, and test changes using the Stripe-Version header before deploying. This ensures your integration remains current and secure.

How do I update Stripe SDKs for strongly-typed languages?

Updating Stripe SDKs for strongly-typed languages requires installing the latest SDK package and refactoring your code to match new method signatures. This ensures type safety and compatibility with the upgraded Stripe API version.

What's the best way to test a Stripe API version upgrade?

The best way to test a Stripe API version upgrade is by sending test requests with the Stripe-Version header set to the target date. This allows you to identify breaking changes in API responses and webhook handling before applying the upgrade to your live integration.

Do I need to update Stripe.js and mobile SDKs when changing API versions?

Yes, upgrading Stripe API versions often requires updating Stripe.js and mobile SDKs to maintain compatibility. Keeping these client-side components synchronized with your server-side API version prevents integration errors and ensures access to new features.

Why should I use explicit Stripe API versioning instead of defaulting to the account version?

Explicit Stripe API versioning via the Stripe-Version header isolates your integration from account-level changes. This best practice prevents unexpected breaking changes, giving you control over when and how you implement API updates across your server and SDKs.