Dependency Upgrade
Automatically identifies and suggests upgrading outdated dependencies in your project for improved security and stability.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add dependency-upgrade npx -- -y @trustedskills/dependency-upgrade
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dependency-upgrade": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/dependency-upgrade"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The dependency-upgrade skill helps identify and upgrade outdated dependencies in software projects, ensuring compatibility with newer versions of libraries or frameworks. It scans project files to detect current dependency versions and suggests updated alternatives that maintain functionality while improving performance or security.
When to use it
- Before deploying a new version of an application to ensure all dependencies are up-to-date.
- After identifying vulnerabilities in third-party libraries through a security audit.
- When integrating a new feature that requires a newer version of a library.
- During continuous integration pipelines to automate dependency management.
Key capabilities
- Scans project files for existing dependencies.
- Identifies outdated or vulnerable versions.
- Suggests compatible upgrades with minimal breaking changes.
- Provides upgrade instructions and potential impact analysis.
Example prompts
- "Upgrade all npm packages in my React app to their latest stable versions."
- "Check if the Python libraries in this project have known security issues and suggest updates."
- "Find compatible replacements for deprecated dependencies in my Node.js application."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your project has a dependency manifest file (e.g.,
package.json,requirements.txt) for accurate scanning. - Some upgrades may require code changes; review suggested updates carefully before applying them.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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Passed automated security scans.