How does this skill handle breaking changes?

It identifies them via changelog analysis and suggests the use of codemods or custom migration scripts to automate code refactoring for new APIs.

What testing methods are recommended post-upgrade?

It provides strategies for unit, integration, E2E, and visual regression testing to ensure that UI components and business logic remain intact after an upgrade.

How do I handle a failed dependency upgrade?

The skill provides a clear rollback plan using git branching and stashing to restore your project to its last known stable state if tests fail during the upgrade process.

Can I use this for monorepos or workspaces?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for workspace-specific upgrades, lock file management, and resolving peer dependency conflicts across multiple packages.

Dependency Upgrade Manager

Name: Dependency Upgrade Manager
Author: HermeticOrmus

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Developer Tools

Facilitates major version upgrades of software libraries through systematic compatibility analysis, staged rollouts, and automated testing.

The Dependency Upgrade skill provides a structured framework for managing complex library and framework migrations within your codebase. It helps developers move beyond simple package updates by offering tools for dependency tree analysis, compatibility matrix validation, and the creation of staged upgrade paths that minimize breaking changes. By integrating semantic versioning reviews, automated codemods, and multi-layered testing strategies—including unit, integration, and visual regression tests—this skill ensures that your project remains modern and secure while maintaining a stable path for rollbacks and validation.

Key Features

01Staged rollout strategies for incremental framework updates

02Comprehensive dependency auditing and tree analysis

03Automated breaking change identification and codemod application

04Integrated compatibility matrix validation for complex ecosystems

05Detailed rollback planning and automated update configuration

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Use Cases

01Standardizing dependency versions across a monorepo or workspace environment

02Migrating a React application across multiple major versions (e.g., v16 to v18)

03Auditing and resolving security vulnerabilities identified by npm or Yarn

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hermeticormus/alqvimia-contador dependency-upgrade

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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