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Smart dependency management for any language. Auto-detects project type, applies safe updates automatically, prompts for major versions, diagnoses and fixes dependency issues.

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January 22, 2026

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# Dependency Updater

Smart dependency management for any language with automatic detection and safe updates.

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## Quick Start

```
update my dependencies
```

The skill auto-detects your project type and handles the rest.

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## Triggers

| Trigger | Example |
|---------|---------|
| Update dependencies | "update dependencies", "update deps" |
| Check outdated | "check for outdated packages" |
| Fix dependency issues | "fix my dependency problems" |
| Security audit | "audit dependencies for vulnerabilities" |
| Diagnose deps | "diagnose dependency issues" |

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## Supported Languages

| Language | Package File | Update Tool | Audit Tool |
|----------|--------------|-------------|------------|
| **Node.js** | package.json | `taze` | `npm audit` |
| **Python** | requirements.txt, pyproject.toml | `pip-review` | `safety`, `pip-audit` |
| **Go** | go.mod | `go get -u` | `govulncheck` |
| **Rust** | Cargo.toml | `cargo update` | `cargo audit` |
| **Ruby** | Gemfile | `bundle update` | `bundle audit` |
| **Java** | pom.xml, build.gradle | `mvn versions:*` | `mvn dependency:*` |
| **.NET** | *.csproj | `dotnet outdated` | `dotnet list package --vulnerable` |

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## Quick Reference

| Update Type | Version Change | Action |
|-------------|----------------|--------|
| **Fixed** | No `^` or `~` | Skip (intentionally pinned) |
| **PATCH** | `x.y.z` → `x.y.Z` | Auto-apply |
| **MINOR** | `x.y.z` → `x.Y.0` | Auto-apply |
| **MAJOR** | `x.y.z` → `X.0.0` | Prompt user individually |

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## Workflow

```
User Request
    │
    ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Step 1: DETECT PROJECT TYPE                         │
│ • Scan for package files (package.json, go.mod...) │
│ • Identify package manager                          │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Step 2: CHECK PREREQUISITES                         │
│ • Verify required tools are installed               │
│ • Suggest installation if missing                   │

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