What validation checks are performed before committing changes?

It requires a successful run of the application build, linting suites (ESLint, Stylelint, TypeScript), and Storybook builds to ensure no regressions were introduced.

Can I use this for both devDependencies and production dependencies?

Yes, the skill manages both dependency types and follows best practices by prioritizing dev dependencies and smaller updates first.

How does this skill handle breaking changes in major updates?

The skill researches official changelogs and migration guides to summarize potential breaking changes and their impact on your specific codebase before requesting approval to proceed.

Does it support local development environments like ddev?

Yes, the skill automatically detects if ddev is running and prefixes npm commands appropriately to ensure they run within the correct environment.

npm Package Updates Manager

Name: npm Package Updates Manager
Author: forumone

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Streamlines npm package updates by automating environment detection, researching breaking changes, and enforcing build stability standards.

The npm-package-updates skill provides a structured framework for maintaining Node.js projects by managing the complexities of dependency versioning. It intelligently handles routine minor and patch updates while performing deep research into major version releases, identifying breaking changes and assessing codebase impact before any modifications occur. By integrating automated environment detection for ddev and nvm and requiring successful build and test passes—including Next.js and Storybook checks—it ensures that projects remain secure and up-to-date without compromising production stability.

Key Features

01Integrated validation through build, linting, and Storybook test suites

02Standardized git commit formatting for clear dependency history

030 GitHub stars

04Deep research and summarization of breaking changes for major version upgrades

05Automated workflow for minor and patch semantic version updates

06Smart environment detection for ddev and nvm command compatibility

Use Cases

01Maintaining project security through automated minor and patch dependency patching

02Executing complex major version migrations with manual approval and impact analysis

03Standardizing package management and testing workflows across distributed teams

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add forumone/f1-genai-starter npm-package-updates

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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