Version Patrol (Codex)
Use this skill for dependency and runtime freshness audits.
Trigger
Use when the user asks to:
- check outdated dependencies or runtimes,
- plan upgrade waves,
- identify breaking migration risks,
- validate compatibility after major upgrades.
Primary Workflow
- Inventory manifests, lockfiles, runtime/tooling versions.
- Validate latest stable versions via web + Context7.
- Classify gaps by severity (EOL, major, minor, patch).
- For major upgrades, collect migration notes and breaking changes.
- Produce prioritized upgrade plan with explicit risk.
Operating Rules
- Do not guess versions; verify with dated sources.
- Distinguish verified vs inferred claims.
- Keep actions practical and sequenced.
- No dependency modifications unless user asks to execute upgrades.
Output Contract
InventoryFindings by severityMigration notesfor major jumpsPrioritized upgrade plan