dependency-updater
Automated dependency update execution with breaking change detection and rollback capability
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill dependency-updater --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Dependency Updater Skill Executes automated dependency updates safely with breaking change detection, rollback capability, and intelligent update batching. ## Purpose Enable safe, automated dependency updates for: - Security patch application - Version upgrades - Breaking change management - Update batching and sequencing - Rollback coordination ## Capabilities ### 1. Safe Update Execution - Execute updates with validation - Run tests after updates - Verify build success - Check runtime compatibility ### 2. Breaking Change Detection - Analyze changelogs for breaking changes - Detect API modifications - Identify behavioral changes - Flag deprecation impacts ### 3. Rollback Capability - Create pre-update snapshots - Enable quick rollback - Preserve lockfile history - Document rollback procedures ### 4. Update Batching - Group compatible updates - Prioritize security updates - Sequence breaking changes - Minimize update iterations ### 5. Lock File Management - Update lockfiles consistently - Handle peer dependencies - Resolve version conflicts - Maintain reproducibility ### 6. Changelog Parsing - Extract version changes - Identify migration guides - Document upgrade steps - Link to
- Purpose
- Capabilities
- 1. Safe Update Execution
- 2. Breaking Change Detection
- 3. Rollback Capability
- 4. Update Batching
- 5. Lock File Management
- 6. Changelog Parsing
- Tool Integrations
- Output Schema
- Integration with Migration Processes
- Related Skills
- Related Agents
What does the dependency-updater skill do?
Automated dependency update execution with breaking change detection and rollback capability
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill dependency-updater --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.