Is this skill compatible with both npm and yarn?

Yes, it includes specialized commands and best practices for npm, yarn, and workspace-based package management.

How does it ensure the upgrade won't break my site?

The skill mandates a rigorous testing strategy covering unit, integration, and visual regression tests, along with a documented rollback plan for every migration.

Can I use this for major framework upgrades?

Absolutely. It is specifically designed for high-risk migrations, offering a staged approach to move through major versions one at a time.

How does this skill handle breaking changes?

It provides workflows for identifying breaking changes via changelogs and utilizes codemods to automate the refactoring of deprecated APIs.

Does it include automated update configurations?

Yes, it provides ready-to-use configurations for Renovate and Dependabot to help maintain dependencies automatically after the initial upgrade.

Dependency Upgrade & Migration

Name: Dependency Upgrade & Migration
Author: drgaciw

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Developer Tools

Manages complex dependency migrations through compatibility analysis, staged rollout strategies, and automated testing frameworks.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for handling major library and framework upgrades without destabilizing your codebase. It guides developers through the entire lifecycle of a migration, from initial dependency auditing and semantic versioning reviews to the creation of compatibility matrices and the execution of staged rollouts. By incorporating automated breaking change detection, codemods, and a multi-layered testing strategy (unit, integration, and visual regression), it ensures that migrations are predictable, reversible, and thoroughly validated before reaching production.

Key Features

Multi-tier validation including unit, integration, E2E, and visual regression tests
Comprehensive dependency tree auditing and conflict resolution
Automated breaking change handling using codemods and migration scripts
Staged upgrade strategies for incremental major version transitions
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Standardized rollback planning and lockfile management

Use Cases

Implementing automated dependency update schedules with Renovate or Dependabot
Resolving complex security vulnerabilities and peer dependency conflicts
Migrating legacy projects to modern framework versions (e.g., React 16 to 18)

About

Key Features

Multi-tier validation including unit, integration, E2E, and visual regression tests
Comprehensive dependency tree auditing and conflict resolution
Automated breaking change handling using codemods and migration scripts
Staged upgrade strategies for incremental major version transitions
0 GitHub stars
Standardized rollback planning and lockfile management

Use Cases

Implementing automated dependency update schedules with Renovate or Dependabot
Resolving complex security vulnerabilities and peer dependency conflicts
Migrating legacy projects to modern framework versions (e.g., React 16 to 18)