Version Checker
This Version Checker automatically compares files to identify differences, saving you time and ensuring consistency across your projects.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add version-checker npx -- -y @trustedskills/version-checker
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"version-checker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/version-checker"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The version-checker skill allows an AI agent to determine the version of a software package given its name. It can compare versions using standard semantic versioning rules (e.g., "1.2.3" is greater than "1.0.0"). This facilitates automated dependency management and compatibility checks within workflows.
When to use it
- Automated Software Updates: Determine if a software package has a newer version available before initiating an update process.
- Dependency Compatibility Checks: Verify that the versions of required dependencies are compatible with each other.
- Software Inventory Management: Automatically track and compare installed software versions against known good or latest releases.
- Release Validation: Confirm a deployed application's version matches expected values during release verification steps.
Key capabilities
- Version comparison using semantic versioning.
- Determines the current version of a specified software package.
Example prompts
- "What is the latest version of Python?"
- "Is version 1.2.3 of Node.js newer than 1.0.0?"
- "Check the version of Docker installed on this system."
Tips & gotchas
The skill relies on external data sources to determine software versions; therefore, its accuracy depends on the availability and correctness of that information. Ensure the agent has access to reliable online resources for accurate version lookups.
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