# Update Deps

> Review and update project dependencies safely with incremental testing

- Skill: `seabbs-skills/update-deps` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add seabbs-skills/update-deps`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/seabbs-skills/update-deps/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: seabbs (https://skillmd.com/u/seabbs-skills)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/seabbs-skills/update-deps

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Review and update project dependencies safely.

## Phase 1: Dependency Audit
1. List all outdated dependencies
2. Check for security vulnerabilities
3. Identify breaking changes in major updates

## Phase 2: Update Strategy
4. Categorise: security patches (immediate), minor updates (safe), major updates (needs testing)
5. For major updates: read changelog, identify breaking changes, find migration guides

## Phase 3: Incremental Updates
6. Update in order: security patches, dev dependencies, minor production, major (one at a time)
7. After each group: run full test suite, check deprecation warnings

## Phase 4: Documentation
8. Update lock files, README if setup changed, migration notes

Create a PR for each logical group with clear description and testing performed.

## Auto-Exit When Standalone
**IMPORTANT**: If this command is being run as a standalone request, automatically exit after completing all phases successfully.