Does it support automated update tools like Renovate?

Yes, the skill includes configuration templates for both Renovate and Dependabot to help maintain dependencies automatically after the initial upgrade.

How does this skill help with breaking changes?

It provides specific patterns for identifying breaking changes via changelog analysis and utilizes codemods or custom migration scripts to automate the transition to new APIs.

What is a 'staged upgrade strategy'?

It is a methodology where dependencies are updated one at a time or in small logical groups, with full test suites run between each step, rather than updating the entire project at once.

Can I use this for security patches?

Yes, it includes specialized workflows for auditing vulnerabilities using tools like npm audit and planning the safest path to a secure version.

Dependency Upgrade & Migration

Name: Dependency Upgrade & Migration
Author: Microck

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Developer Tools

Streamlines major software dependency upgrades through compatibility analysis, staged rollout strategies, and automated migration scripts.

About

The Dependency Upgrade skill provides a structured framework for managing the complexities of major version updates and breaking changes in software projects. It guides developers through auditing existing dependencies, analyzing compatibility matrices, and executing staged upgrade paths to minimize regressions. By integrating automated codemods, comprehensive testing strategies—ranging from unit tests to visual regression—and robust rollback planning, this skill ensures that modernizing a codebase remains a safe, predictable, and highly automated process.

Key Features

Comprehensive testing patterns including visual regression and E2E validation
81 GitHub stars
Automated compatibility matrix analysis and peer dependency resolution
Breaking change identification with custom migration script and codemod templates
Pre-configured setup for automated updates via Renovate and Dependabot
Staged rollout strategies for incremental major version upgrades

Use Cases

Modernizing backend libraries and handling breaking API changes via automated scripts
Resolving critical security vulnerabilities in deep dependency trees
Upgrading legacy frontend frameworks while maintaining site stability

About

Key Features

Comprehensive testing patterns including visual regression and E2E validation
81 GitHub stars
Automated compatibility matrix analysis and peer dependency resolution
Breaking change identification with custom migration script and codemod templates
Pre-configured setup for automated updates via Renovate and Dependabot
Staged rollout strategies for incremental major version upgrades

Use Cases

Modernizing backend libraries and handling breaking API changes via automated scripts
Resolving critical security vulnerabilities in deep dependency trees
Upgrading legacy frontend frameworks while maintaining site stability