ln-32-dependency-upgrader
Upgrades dependencies across package managers with breaking-change research and rollback-safe verification. Use for dependency maintenance; not general code modernization.
Profile →npx skills add levnikolaevich/claude-code-skills --skill ln-32-dependency-upgrader --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 Upgrader **Goal:** Upgrade dependencies in small, attributable batches. Preserve manifests, lockfiles, runtime support, and product behavior; do not treat a newer version as valuable without compatibility, security, or maintenance evidence. **Execution contract:** Treat the ordered checkbox workflow below as this skill's Definition of Done. Work through every item in order, and mark it complete only when its action and required evidence are complete. `N/A`, skipped, unavailable, or delegated items remain incomplete. Before returning, apply this skill's verdict, decision, and approval rules to every incomplete item and prepend **Checklist: X/Y complete**<br>**Incomplete: None | section/item — reason; outcome impact; exact next action**; list every incomplete item. ## Tool Routing | Need | Preferred tool | Use it when | Fallback | |---|---|---|---| | Package-manager detection | Manifests, lockfiles, workspace files, runtime files, and repository instructions | Always before choosing commands or update scope | Build and CI configuration | | Outdated and vulnerable packages | Native package-manager outdated and audit commands | The manager and registry are available | Offi
- Tool Routing
- Evidence Rules
- Checklist
- 1. Discover Scope and Protect the Workspace
- 2. Research and Plan Batches
- 3. Apply Each Batch Safely
- 4. Verify and Keep or Revert
- 5. Finalize and Report
- Output Contract
What does the ln-32-dependency-upgrader skill do?
Upgrades dependencies across package managers with breaking-change research and rollback-safe verification. Use for dependency maintenance; not general code modernization.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add levnikolaevich/claude-code-skills --skill ln-32-dependency-upgrader --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 levnikolaevich/claude-code-skills, a repository with 528 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.