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Dependency Updates Skill · lloydchang | DecimalAI

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Dependency Updates Skill

lloydchang/dependency-updates

Source lloydchang/agentic-reconciliation-engine ↗License AGPL-3.0

Automates dependency updates across GitOps-managed infrastructure including container images, Helm charts, Terraform modules, and software packages. Scans for outdated dependencies, checks compatibility, and creates PRs with updates.

SkillScore68Maintained

Automatic

DevOps & SRE pack

Last verified 8/4/2026

What it changes

Passed 15 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 5 of 22 without it.

Without skill23%

With skill68%

Checks it passed that the model alone missed

Sets scan_interval to 7
Outputs test-results.json
Uses scripts/create-pr.sh

and 10 more in the full report

11 fixed4 passed either way6 still failing1 broke

Pass-rate lift: +45 pp
Tokens: +9%
Agent turns: 0%
Response time: -53%

Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/4/2026v115 of 22 cases passed with skill

Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.

Use this skill

Save it into your project's skills folder. Claude Code picks it up in its next session.

curl -fsSL --create-dirs -o .claude/skills/lloydchang-dependency-updates/SKILL.md https://app.decimal.ai/s/lloydchang-dependency-updates/SKILL.md

Want it pinned and updatable? pip install "decimalai>=0.15", then decimalai skills add lloydchang-dependency-updates, and start Claude Code with claude --plugin-dir "$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)/.agents"

1 · One-time — install the CLI (docs ↗)

pip install "decimalai>=0.15"

2 · Get the skill — writes .agents/skills/lloydchang-dependency-updates/ and pins it in .decimal/skills.lock

decimalai skills add lloydchang-dependency-updates

No CLI? Get the same file — curl · raw file

curl -fsSL --create-dirs -o .claude/skills/lloydchang-dependency-updates/SKILL.md https://app.decimal.ai/s/lloydchang-dependency-updates/SKILL.md

Raw file: /s/lloydchang-dependency-updates/SKILL.md ↗ · machine-readable summary at /s/lloydchang-dependency-updates.json ↗

Safety checks: 3 of 3 passed

Code scan CleanIntent PassedContent Clean

See it in action

One of 11 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.

1 of 11

Prompt

We are running the automated dependency discovery script `scripts/discover-dependencies.sh` on our cluster manifest repositories. What is the standard JSON output filename generated by this discovery script?

What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked	Without skill	With skill
Outputs dependency-inventory.json	Missed	Passed

case-08 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/4/2026 · answers are capped and redacted

What's inside

The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.

SKILL.md178 linessingle file

Dependency Updates Skill

This skill automates the complete dependency management process across GitOps-managed infrastructure, ensuring all components stay up-to-date with security patches and feature updates.

When to Use

Use this skill when:

Dependencies are outdated and need updates
Security vulnerabilities require immediate patching
New features or improvements are available in newer versions
Regular maintenance cycles require dependency refresh

What This Skill Does

1. Dependency Discovery

Scans GitOps repositories for dependency references
Identifies container images, Helm charts, Terraform modules
Maps dependency relationships and constraints
Builds comprehensive dependency inventory

2. Version Analysis

Checks current versions against latest available
Identifies security vulnerabilities in outdated versions
Analyzes breaking changes between versions
Prioritizes updates based on risk and benefit

3. Compatibility Testing

Tests new versions in non-production environments
Validates configuration compatibility
Checks for breaking changes in APIs
Performs integration testing

4. Update Planning

Creates phased update strategies
Plans rollback procedures
Schedules updates to minimize disruption
Coordinates with dependent services

5. Manifest Updates

Updates GitOps manifests with new versions

Track record

Benchmark

15 / 22

test cases passed, vs 5 / 22 without

Adoption

Users: 0
Times used: 0

Safety and source details

SkillSafety

✓ 3 of 3 passed

Code scan15 of 15 checks clean

0 critical · 0 warning · 0 info — scanner v4 — 8/1/2026

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IntentSafe

LLM judge · does the skill do what it claims

ContentClean

LLM judge · policy & harmful-content review

Source

Imported

lloydchang / agentic-reconciliation-engine

core/ai/skills/dependency-updates/SKILL.md

View on GitHub ↗

License AGPL-3.0Imported 8/1/2026Version v1

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Dependency Updates Skill

When to Use

What This Skill Does

1. Dependency Discovery

2. Version Analysis

3. Compatibility Testing

4. Update Planning

5. Manifest Updates

Track record

Benchmark

Adoption

SkillSafety

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