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gstack-upgrade

Upgrade gstack installations and resolve version drift across global, local, and vendored copies.

20|3|Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#changelog#migration#upgrade#version sync#gstack#vendored install
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Walrus-Computing/piper-draw --skill gstack-upgrade-walrus-computing
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Skill: gstack-upgrade
Source: https://github.com/Walrus-Computing/piper-draw/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/gstack-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Walrus-Computing/piper-draw --skill gstack-upgrade-walrus-computing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill upgrades gstack safely across different installation layouts, preventing version drift and reducing manual maintenance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Install Detection: Identifies whether gstack is installed globally, locally, or as a vendored copy.
  • Safe Upgrade Flow: Runs the right upgrade path, preserves local changes when needed, and restores cleanly if a step fails.
  • Post-Upgrade Maintenance: Applies version migrations and refreshes stale vendored copies so all installs stay aligned.
  • Change Summary: Reviews the changelog and presents a concise summary of what changed after the upgrade.
  • Use Case: Ask for an update when your gstack install is outdated, partially migrated, or needs to be synchronized across a team workspace.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to upgrade gstack to the latest version and summarize the changes after the upgrade.

Frequently Asked Questions about gstack-upgrade

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I upgrade a vendored install to the latest version safely?▼

Upgrading a vendored install safely involves detecting your installation layout, running the appropriate upgrade path, preserving local changes, and restoring cleanly if a step fails. This resolves version drift and refreshes stale copies.

What is the best way to resolve install drift across a team workspace?▼

Resolving install drift across a team workspace requires synchronizing aligned copies. The upgrade process applies version migrations and refreshes stale vendored copies so every team installation stays aligned.

How does a safe upgrade flow handle failed migration steps?▼

A safe upgrade flow handles failed steps by utilizing safe fallback behavior. If a migration step fails, the process restores your environment cleanly to its previous state from the created backup.

Can I get a changelog summary after completing a version sync?▼

Yes, you can get a changelog summary after completing a version sync. The upgrade process reviews the changelog and presents a concise summary of what changed immediately after the update completes.

Does the upgrade process support global, local, and vendored installations?▼

Yes, the upgrade process supports global, local, and vendored installations. It identifies your specific installation layout and runs the correct upgrade path, including team-mode cleanup for synchronized copies.

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