# update-dependencies

This command checks for outdated packages and security issues, then guides dependency updates by strategy. Use it for routine upgrades or a security-focused pass.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 356 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/setup/update-dependencies.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/update-dependencies

## What it does

The command inspects project manifests and lock files, then checks package versions and security issues. It looks for `package.json`, `requirements.txt`, or `Cargo.toml` and their corresponding lock files. Choose an update strategy with `--patch`, `--minor`, `--major`, or `--security-only`.

It lays out staged upgrades, with tests and build checks between stages. The workflow also calls for reviewing breaking changes and preparing rollback steps and documentation updates. The checks vary by stack: Node.js uses `npm audit`, while Python uses `pip check`, so confirm that the suggested command fits the package manager in your project.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command setup/update-dependencies
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/update-dependencies.md` — Call it with /update-dependencies. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/update-dependencies.md` — Call it with /prompts:update-dependencies. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/update-dependencies.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/update-dependencies.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/setup/update-dependencies.md

## When to use it
- find outdated packages in a project
- check dependencies for security issues
- limit upgrades to security fixes
- stage package updates with checks between them
- prepare rollback and migration notes

## Example prompts
- Check the project and apply security-only dependency updates: `/update-dependencies --security-only`.
- Review patch upgrades and test the project between stages: `/update-dependencies --patch`.
- Assess major version upgrades, including breaking changes: `/update-dependencies --major`.

## Source text · update-dependencies.md · MIT

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```text
---
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash
argument-hint: "[update-strategy] | --patch | --minor | --major | --security-only"
description: Update and modernize project dependencies with comprehensive testing and compatibility checks
---

# Update Dependencies

Update and modernize project dependencies with safety checks: **$ARGUMENTS**

## Current Dependencies State

- Package manager: @package.json or @requirements.txt or @Cargo.toml (detect package manager)
- Outdated packages: !`npm outdated 2>/dev/null || pip list --outdated 2>/dev/null || echo "Manual check needed"`
- Security issues: !`npm audit --audit-level=moderate 2>/dev/null || pip check 2>/dev/null || echo "Run security audit"`
- Lock files: @package-lock.json or @poetry.lock or @Cargo.lock

## Task

Systematically update project dependencies with comprehensive testing and compatibility validation:

**Update Strategy**: Use $ARGUMENTS to specify patch updates, minor updates, major updates, or security-only updates

**Update Process**:
1. **Dependency Analysis** - Audit current versions, identify outdated packages, assess security vulnerabilities
2. **Impact Assessment** - Check changelogs, breaking changes, deprecation warnings, compatibility matrix
3. **Staged Updates** - Apply patch updates first, then minor, finally major versions with testing between stages
4. **Testing & Validation** - Run full test suite, build verification, integration testing, performance checks
5. **Rollback Strategy** - Document changes, create restore points, maintain rollback procedures
6. **Documentation Updates** - Update README, dependencies list, migration guides, team notifications

**Safety Features**: Automated testing between updates, dependency conflict resolution, security vulnerability prioritization.

**Output**: Updated dependency manifest with comprehensive testing results, security audit report, and upgrade documentation.
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