Does it support monorepos or workspaces?

Absolutely. It includes commands and logic for managing upgrades across npm and yarn workspaces to ensure consistency across all sub-packages.

How does this skill handle breaking changes?

The skill identifies breaking changes via changelogs and provides automated migration scripts or codemods to refactor code for the new API versions.

Can I use this for specific frameworks like React or Vue?

Yes, it includes specific strategies for popular frameworks, including version-specific compatibility matrices and specialized testing patterns for major library ecosystems.

How does it prevent project breakage during upgrades?

It enforces a staged rollout plan that requires validation and testing for each incremental update individually before moving to the next dependency in the chain.

Dependency Upgrade Manager

Name: Dependency Upgrade Manager
Author: HermeticOrmus

byHermeticOrmus

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Deployment & DevOps

Facilitates major dependency version upgrades through compatibility analysis, staged migrations, and comprehensive automated testing.

About

The Dependency Upgrade skill empowers Claude to manage complex software maintenance tasks by providing structured strategies for major framework and library updates. It guides users through auditing outdated packages, mapping compatibility matrices, executing incremental upgrades one major version at a time, and validating changes with multi-layer testing. Whether resolving security vulnerabilities or modernizing a legacy stack, this skill ensures breaking changes are handled systematically with automated codemods and robust rollback plans to maintain project stability.

Key Features

Pre-configured templates for Renovate and Dependabot automation
2 GitHub stars
Automated dependency auditing and compatibility matrix analysis
Staged rollout strategies for safe, incremental major version upgrades
Breaking change resolution using codemods and custom migration scripts
Comprehensive validation including unit, integration, and visual regression testing

Use Cases

Implementing automated dependency maintenance schedules for large monorepos
Upgrading a React-based frontend across multiple major versions with breaking change management
Resolving critical security vulnerabilities in deep-nested package dependencies

About

Key Features

Pre-configured templates for Renovate and Dependabot automation
2 GitHub stars
Automated dependency auditing and compatibility matrix analysis
Staged rollout strategies for safe, incremental major version upgrades
Breaking change resolution using codemods and custom migration scripts
Comprehensive validation including unit, integration, and visual regression testing

Use Cases

Implementing automated dependency maintenance schedules for large monorepos
Upgrading a React-based frontend across multiple major versions with breaking change management
Resolving critical security vulnerabilities in deep-nested package dependencies