What types of testing does it perform?

It supports a full validation suite including unit tests, integration tests, E2E flows, and visual regression snapshots to ensure no regressions occur.

Does it support CI/CD automation?

Yes, it provides standardized configurations for Renovate and Dependabot to automate patch and minor updates while flagging major upgrades for manual review.

Is there a safety net for failed upgrades?

The skill utilizes a strict rollback plan involving git branching and state stashing to ensure the codebase can be instantly restored if tests fail post-upgrade.

How does this skill handle breaking changes?

It identifies breaking changes by parsing changelogs and applies automated codemods or custom migration scripts to refactor the codebase to meet new API requirements.

Can it resolve peer dependency conflicts?

Yes, it includes logic for visualizing dependency trees and using package manager flags like --legacy-peer-deps or custom overrides to resolve version mismatches.

Dependency Upgrade Manager

Name: Dependency Upgrade Manager
Author: pur3v4d3r

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Automates and manages complex dependency version upgrades with compatibility analysis and staged rollout strategies.

The Dependency Upgrade skill provides a structured framework for navigating major software version jumps while minimizing technical debt and breakage. It empowers Claude to perform deep compatibility analysis, generate incremental upgrade paths, and execute automated refactoring through codemods. By integrating semantic versioning audits with a multi-layered testing strategy—spanning unit, integration, and visual regression tests—it ensures that even the most significant framework migrations remain stable, secure, and fully validated.

Key Features

01Staged rollout planning for incremental, low-risk updates

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03Automated breaking change detection and codemod application

04Comprehensive testing integration including E2E and visual regression

05Compatibility matrix analysis for complex framework ecosystems

06CI/CD automation templates for Renovate and Dependabot

Use Cases

01Resolving critical security vulnerabilities through audited updates

02Modernizing legacy codebases with automated migration scripts

03Upgrading major framework versions like React, Vue, or Angular

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add pur3v4d3r/pur3-pkb-codebase dependency-upgrade

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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