dependency-updater

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of identifying outdated software dependencies, analyzing the impact of updates, and flagging potential risks, saving developers significant time and reducing the chance of introducing breaking changes or security vulnerabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Dependency Scanning: Checks package.json, requirements.txt, pyproject.toml, go.mod, Cargo.toml, pom.xml, and build.gradle for outdated packages.
• Update Categorization: Classifies updates into Patch, Minor, and Major versions.
• Changelog Analysis: Fetches and summarizes changelogs to identify breaking changes, new features, and security fixes.
• Security Vulnerability Detection: Identifies dependencies with known CVEs or advisories.
• Reporting: Generates a comprehensive report with recommended update order and risk assessment.
• Use Case: A developer can run this skill to get a clear, prioritized list of all outdated npm packages in their project, along with summaries of what changed in the latest versions and any security concerns.

Quick Start

Run the dependency-updater skill to check for outdated dependencies in the current project.