How does this skill handle breaking changes in libraries?

The skill provides a systematic approach to identifying breaking changes through changelog analysis and offers automated resolution paths using codemods and custom migration scripts.

Which package managers are compatible with this skill?

It provides standardized workflows and commands for both npm and yarn, including lock file management and audit procedures.

What happens if a dependency upgrade fails?

The skill includes a detailed rollback plan and recovery scripts to safely restore your project to its last known stable state using git and lock file synchronization.

Does it support monorepo and workspace environments?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for workspace-wide upgrades and managing peer dependency resolution across complex project structures.

How does it ensure the upgrade won't break my application?

It implements a multi-stage validation strategy that includes unit tests, integration tests, visual regression, and end-to-end (E2E) testing to verify stability at every step.

Dependency Upgrade Manager

Name: Dependency Upgrade Manager
Author: Microck

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Manages major dependency version upgrades through compatibility analysis, staged rollouts, and comprehensive automated testing.

The Dependency Upgrade skill provides a structured framework for navigating complex software migrations and library updates. It enables developers to perform deep compatibility analysis, analyze dependency trees, and implement staged rollout strategies that minimize the risk of breaking changes. By incorporating automated codemods, peer dependency resolution, and a multi-layered testing approach—including unit, integration, and visual regression tests—this skill ensures that modernizing your tech stack is a predictable and safe process. Whether resolving security vulnerabilities or upgrading framework versions, it offers the tools and checklists needed for a professional, low-risk maintenance workflow.

Key Features

01Compatibility matrix generation to identify and resolve version conflicts.

02110 GitHub stars

03Staged upgrade strategies for incremental, low-risk library migrations.

04Integration patterns for automated update tools like Renovate and Dependabot.

05Automated breaking change handling using custom migration scripts and codemods.

06Comprehensive validation suite covering unit, integration, and E2E testing.

Use Cases

01Migrating a legacy frontend application to a new major framework version.

02Resolving complex peer dependency conflicts within monorepos and workspaces.

03Modernizing security-vulnerable dependencies while ensuring backward compatibility.

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add microck/ordinary-claude-skills dependency-upgrade

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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