Update Packages
This skill automatically updates your project’s installed packages, ensuring you have the latest versions and security patches for a smoother workflow.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add update-packages npx -- -y @trustedskills/update-packages
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"update-packages": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/update-packages"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The update-packages skill allows an AI agent to manage and update software packages. It can install new packages, upgrade existing ones to their latest versions, and remove outdated or unwanted packages from a system. This ensures that the environment has access to the most current features and security patches.
When to use it
- Automated Software Maintenance: Regularly update development environments to keep dependencies current.
- Security Patching: Quickly apply critical security updates for installed software.
- Environment Setup: Ensure a new project or environment has all necessary packages installed.
- Dependency Management: Resolve conflicts and ensure compatibility between different software components.
Key capabilities
- Package installation
- Package upgrading
- Package removal
Example prompts
- "Update all Python packages to their latest versions."
- "Install the 'requests' package."
- "Remove the 'numpy' package from my system."
Tips & gotchas
This skill requires appropriate permissions and access to a package manager (e.g., pip, apt). Ensure the AI agent has the necessary credentials before attempting any updates or installations.
Tags
TrustedSkills Verification
Unlike other registries that point to live repositories, TrustedSkills pins every skill to a verified commit hash. This protects you from malicious updates — what you install today is exactly what was reviewed and verified.
Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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Passed automated security scans.