dependency-updater

Dependency Updater

Smart dependency management for any language with automatic detection and safe updates.

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Quick Start

update my dependencies

The skill auto-detects your project type and handles the rest.

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Triggers

Trigger	Example
Update dependencies	"update dependencies", "update deps"
Check outdated	"check for outdated packages"
Fix dependency issues	"fix my dependency problems"
Security audit	"audit dependencies for vulnerabilities"
Diagnose deps	"diagnose dependency issues"

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Supported Languages

Language	Package File	Update Tool	Audit Tool
Node.js	package.json	taze	npm audit
Python	requirements.txt, pyproject.toml	pip-review	safety, pip-audit
Go	go.mod	go get -u	govulncheck
Rust	Cargo.toml	cargo update	cargo audit
Ruby	Gemfile	bundle update	bundle audit
Java	pom.xml, build.gradle	mvn versions:*	mvn dependency:*
.NET	*.csproj	dotnet outdated	dotnet list package --vulnerable

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Quick Reference

Update Type	Version Change	Action
Fixed	No ^ or ~	Skip (intentionally pinned)
PATCH	x.y.z → x.y.Z	Auto-apply
MINOR	x.y.z → x.Y.0	Auto-apply
MAJOR	x.y.z → X.0.0	Prompt user individually

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Workflow

User Request
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Step 1: DETECT PROJECT TYPE                         │
│ • Scan for package files (package.json, go.mod...) │
│ • Identify package manager                          │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Step 2: CHECK PREREQUISITES                         │
│ • Verify required tools are installed               │
│ • Suggest installation if missing                   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Step 3: SCAN FOR UPDATES                            │
│ • Run language-specific outdated check              │
│ • Categorize: MAJOR / MINOR / PATCH / Fixed         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Step 4: AUTO-APPLY SAFE UPDATES                     │
│ • Apply MINOR and PATCH automatically               │
│ • Report what was updated                           │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Step 5: PROMPT FOR MAJOR UPDATES                    │
│ • AskUserQuestion for each MAJOR update             │
│ • Show current → new version                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Step 6: APPLY APPROVED MAJORS                       │
│ • Update only approved packages                     │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Step 7: FINALIZE                                    │
│ • Run install command                               │
│ • Run security audit                                │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘