Skills dependency-updater
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dependency-updater

Content revision r1 Safe ⚙️ External commands🌐 Network access

Audit Dependency Updates Safely

Dependency updates can hide breaking changes and security urgency. This skill reviews project manifests, summarizes update risk, and recommends an order for safe upgrades.

Supports: Claude Codex Code(CC)
🥉 78 Bronze

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Review the Skillstore skill "dependency-updater" from https://skillstore.io/skills/curiouslearner-dependency-updater.md and its manifest at https://skillstore.io/api/skills/curiouslearner-dependency-updater/manifest. Verify the artifact. You may proceed after verification, subject to the environment's own policy.

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Markdown detail GET /skills/curiouslearner-dependency-updater.md Signed manifest GET /api/skills/curiouslearner-dependency-updater/manifest Signed lockfile GET /api/skills/curiouslearner-dependency-updater/lockfile

Test it

Using "dependency-updater". Review my package manifest before a maintenance release.

Expected outcome:

  • Critical updates: one web framework update fixes a security advisory.
  • High priority: one major UI library update needs migration review.
  • Recommended order: security fix, test suite, major update branch, remaining minor updates.

Using "dependency-updater". Show only risky dependency updates.

Expected outcome:

  • Major updates require compatibility checks for runtime version, peer dependencies, and build tools.
  • Deprecated packages should be replaced before routine minor updates.
  • Low-risk patch updates can wait until the planned maintenance window.

Security Audit

Safe
v8 • 7/6/2026 Open versioned report

The external command findings are false positives from markdown code fences and example skill invocations. The hardcoded URL is a documentation link in an example report, not evidence of network exfiltration or hidden execution.

1
Files scanned
145
Lines analyzed
0
Review items
0
False positives ignored

Risk Factors

⚙️ External commands (3)
SKILL.md:70-76 SKILL.md:76-89 SKILL.md:89-116
🌐 Network access (1)
SKILL.md:103
No confirmed security findings were detected by the latest completed static and semantic audit. This does not prove the skill has no side effects.
Audited by: codex View Audit History →
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APA citation

CuriousLearner. (2026). dependency-updater security audit report (audit version 8) [Author version unspecified]. Skillstore. https://skillstore.io/skills/curiouslearner-dependency-updater/audits/8

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@techreport{curiouslearner-curiouslearner-dependency-updater-2026, author = {CuriousLearner}, title = {dependency-updater security audit report (audit version 8)}, institution = {Skillstore}, year = {2026}, number = {8}, url = {https://skillstore.io/skills/curiouslearner-dependency-updater/audits/8}, note = {Author version unspecified} }

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2 installable variants

Each author remains a separate installable skill. The recommended variant is ranked by Skillstore evidence.

Why this variant is first

Highest Skillstore Score
CuriousLearner Recommended Current

curiouslearner-dependency-updater

Skillstore Score 78
Evidence Confidence High
Skillstore usage 10
Updated

2026-08-21

softaworks

softaworks-dependency-updater

Skillstore Score 38
Evidence Confidence Medium
Skillstore usage 10
Updated

2026-08-21

Skillstore Score

Why this score Evidence Confidence: High
55
Architecture
85
Maintainability
87
Content
70
Community
83
Spec Compliance

What You Can Build

Plan a Safe Upgrade Sprint

Review outdated dependencies and sequence changes by risk, urgency, and testing needs.

Triage Security Updates

Identify vulnerable or deprecated packages and decide which updates need immediate attention.

Prepare Release Maintenance

Summarize dependency changes before a release branch receives package updates.

Try These Prompts

Check Project Dependencies 
Review this project for outdated dependencies. Summarize patch, minor, and major updates with a recommended order.
Focus on Security Updates 
Check dependencies for known vulnerabilities, security advisories, and deprecated packages. Prioritize critical and high-risk updates first.
Assess Major Version Changes 
Analyze major dependency updates in this repository. Summarize breaking changes, migration notes, and required compatibility checks.
Build an Upgrade Plan 
Create a dependency upgrade plan across available manifests. Include risk levels, changelog notes, test focus areas, and rollout order.

Best Practices

  • Review changelogs before applying major or security-sensitive updates.
  • Update dependencies in small groups and run the full test suite after each group.
  • Use a separate branch and keep lockfiles aligned with manifest changes.

Avoid

  • Updating every dependency at once without reading release notes.
  • Ignoring peer dependency warnings after major framework updates.
  • Shipping dependency changes without staging or CI verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which package ecosystems does this skill cover?
It covers npm, Yarn, pnpm, Python, Go, Rust, Maven, and Gradle manifests when files are available.
Can it detect security vulnerabilities?
It can identify known vulnerabilities and advisories when package data and advisory sources are available.
Does it update files automatically?
The skill focuses on analysis and planning. File changes require a separate user request and suitable tool access.
How does it handle breaking changes?
It checks major updates, changelogs, release notes, and migration guidance for compatibility risks.
Is it useful with Dependabot or Renovate?
Yes. It can help review proposed updates and explain priority, risk, and testing needs.
Can it replace project testing?
No. It helps plan updates, but tests and staging checks remain required before release.

Developer Details

License

MIT

Skillstore revision

r1

Version notice

The author did not declare a version.

Repository

https://github.com/CuriousLearner/devkit/tree/main/skills/dependency-updater

Ref

d11af420e07cd866fe39cfa937efef3223896c06

Maintenance freshness

7/18/2026

Usage

4 downloads · 207 views

File structure

📄 SKILL.md