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Name: dependency-upgrade
Author: wshobson

Manage major dependency version upgrades with compatibility analysis, staged rollout, and comprehensive testing. Use when upgrading framework versions, updating major dependencies, or managing breaking changes in libraries.

TL;DR

Manage major dependency upgrades with compatibility checks, staged rollouts, and testing.

What Is It

Manage major dependency version upgrades
Perform compatibility analysis before upgrades
Use staged rollouts to minimize risk
Handle breaking changes with codemods and scripts

Key Features

Use semantic versioning (MAJOR, MINOR, PATCH)
Audit dependencies with npm/yarn commands
Create compatibility matrices for version alignment
Follow phased upgrade strategy (plan, update, validate)
Handle breaking changes with codemods and migration scripts
Run comprehensive testing (unit, integration, E2E, visual)
Automate updates with Renovate/Dependabot
Maintain rollback plan for emergency recovery

How to Use

1.Audit dependencies with npm/yarn outdated and audit
2.Analyze dependency tree with npm ls/yarn why
3.Create and follow a staged upgrade plan
4.Test compatibility with unit, integration, and visual tests
5.Apply codemods or scripts for breaking change fixes
6.Use automated tools (Renovate/Dependabot) for updates

Guardrails & Gotchas

FORBIDDEN: Upgrade all dependencies at once
MUST: Test compatibility before and after each update
MUST: Validate peer dependency conflicts
CRITICAL: Rollback plan must be documented and tested

GitHub Stats

Author

@wshobson

Repository

wshobson/agents

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