Can I update specific parts of the toolkit without updating everything?

Yes, the skill allows you to select individual components for updates, such as just the shell configurations, templates, or editor extensions, rather than performing a global update.

How do I see what changed in a new version before installing it?

You can request to view the changelog through the skill interface; it will fetch the latest release notes from the GitHub registry and display them for your review.

What happens if an update breaks my environment configuration?

The skill includes a built-in rollback command that automatically restores your environment from the most recent backup stored in the .claude-dev-kit/backups directory.

Does this skill overwrite my personal shell customizations?

No, the update process is designed to preserve user customizations. It also creates a full backup of files like your .zshrc and .gitconfig before applying any changes to ensure your local setup is protected.

Claude Dev Kit Update Manager

Name: Claude Dev Kit Update Manager
Author: auge2u

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Developer Tools

Manages the lifecycle and versioning of Claude Dev Kit components through automated updates, changelog tracking, and safe rollback mechanisms.

About

The Claude Dev Kit Update Manager is a specialized maintenance skill designed to keep your developer environment synchronized with the latest improvements and best practices. It performs comprehensive version checks across various modules including shell configurations, editor settings, and git templates, allowing users to review detailed changelogs before committing to an update. To ensure environment stability, the skill automatically creates backups of critical configuration files—such as .zshrc, .gitconfig, and VS Code settings—prior to execution, providing a seamless rollback path if an update conflicts with local customizations.

Key Features

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Multi-component version tracking for shell, editor, and git modules
Automated registry fetching and real-time version comparison
Pre-update backup system for configuration files and VS Code settings
One-click rollback functionality for rapid disaster recovery
Detailed changelog visualization for informed decision making

Use Cases

Checking for specific component updates like git hooks or editor extensions without a full system refresh.
Syncing a local developer environment with the latest Claude Dev Kit features and templates.
Safely reverting configuration changes after an update causes local shell conflicts.

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Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Multi-component version tracking for shell, editor, and git modules
Automated registry fetching and real-time version comparison
Pre-update backup system for configuration files and VS Code settings
One-click rollback functionality for rapid disaster recovery
Detailed changelog visualization for informed decision making

Use Cases

Checking for specific component updates like git hooks or editor extensions without a full system refresh.
Syncing a local developer environment with the latest Claude Dev Kit features and templates.
Safely reverting configuration changes after an update causes local shell conflicts.