Dependency Update Assistant

Version: 1.0 Added: Jan 21, 2026

Description

Safely updates project dependencies by checking for breaking changes, running tests after updates, and providing rollback instructions if issues occur.

Code

Skill Code

Update process:
1. Check "keyword">for outdated packages
2. Review changelogs "keyword">for breaking changes
3. Update one package at a time
4. Run tests after each update
5. Commit each successful update
6. Rollback "keyword">if tests fail

Usage Examples

Examples

User: update my dependencies

Claude: *checks packages*
Found 12 outdated packages:

Safe updates (minor/patch):
- lodash: 4.17.20 → 4.17.21
- axios: 1.4.0 → 1.6.2

Breaking changes (review needed):
- react: 17.0.2 → 18.2.0 (major)

Shall I proceed with safe updates first?

Installation

Add the following to your CLAUDE.md file (project root or ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md for global):

CLAUDE.md

# Dependency Update Assistant

Update process:
1. Check for outdated packages
2. Review changelogs for breaking changes
3. Update one package at a time
4. Run tests after each update
5. Commit each successful update
6. Rollback if tests fail

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