How does this skill improve my workflow?

It significantly speeds up dependency management and reduces the chance of manual errors. Instead of manually finding checksums and editing multiple files, you can update a package with a single, clear instruction to Claude.

When should I use this skill?

Use this skill whenever a new version of a Nix package you manage is released. It's specifically designed for projects that use a central `versions.json` file and individual package `.nix` files for defining dependencies.

What capabilities does it provide?

This skill can fetch release manifests from URLs, parse them to extract SHA256 checksums for multiple platforms (Linux/macOS on x86_64/aarch64), and intelligently update both `versions.json` and the correct `.nix` file with the new data.

What does the Update Package Version skill do?

This skill automates the entire process of updating a Nix package's version number and its corresponding platform-specific SHA256 checksums. It fetches data from a release manifest and applies the changes to your local configuration files.

Update Package Version

Name: Update Package Version
Author: towry

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デプロイメントとDevOps

Updates Nix package versions and corresponding SHA256 checksums from new release manifests.

Automate the process of updating package versions within a specific Nix repository structure. This skill streamlines dependency management by fetching new release manifests, extracting platform-specific SHA256 checksums, and automatically updating both the central `versions.json` file and the corresponding package `.nix` file. It is ideal for repository maintainers looking to efficiently and accurately keep their Nix packages synchronized with the latest upstream software releases, ensuring package integrity and build reproducibility.

主な機能

01Extracts platform-specific SHA256 checksums from manifest files

02Validates version numbers, checksum formats, and file existence

03Updates both the central versions.json and package-specific .nix files

04Provides clear error handling for failed updates

0511 GitHub stars

06Fetches release manifests from a provided URL

ユースケース

01Updating a dependency in a Nix project to its latest release.

02Automating package maintenance for a personal or team Nix overlay.

03Ensuring Nix package definitions are synchronized with new software releases.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add towry/dots update-package-version

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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