Checks for newer pm-skills releases, compares local vs. latest version, previews what would change, and updates local files after user confirmation. Generates a structured update report documenting changed files, new capabilities, and the value delta between versions.
SkillScore83Maintained
Automatic
◆Product Management pack
Last verified 8/18/2026
What it changes
Passed 18 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 8 of 22 without it.
Without skill35%
With skill83%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Declines to perform a targeted downgrade or version pin
References the report template located in `references/TEMPLATE.md`
Provides a version comparison and a checklist of files for manual update
and 15 more in the full report
11 fixed8 passed either way4 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+48 pp
Tokens
+139%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-26%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/18/2026v319 of 23 cases passed with skill · 22 comparable
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
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
Can you inspect my custom skill frontmatter in `skills/user-research.md` to ensure it conforms to standard YAML header conventions and formatting rules?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Refuses to validate individual skill formatting or frontmatter conventions
Missed
Passed
Directs the user to use `/pm-skill-validate` for skill convention checking
Missed
Passed
case-22 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/18/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md307 lines3 files
PM Skills Updater
This skill updates a local pm-skills installation to the latest public
release. It validates connectivity, compares versions, detects local
modifications, gives the user control over conflict resolution, and
produces a structured update report documenting every change.
The updater operates in three phases:
Pre-flight -- validate internet access and determine version delta.
Update -- fetch the latest release and apply changes with
conflict-aware overwrite-or-skip logic.
Report -- generate a markdown report summarizing what changed,
what was skipped, and what new capabilities are available.
When to Use
When you want to update your local pm-skills to the latest release
After a new pm-skills version is announced and you want to pull it in
When you're unsure whether your local copy is current
When onboarding to a team that uses pm-skills and you want the latest version
When you want a structured summary of what changed between your version and the latest
When NOT to Use
To create or edit individual skills -> use /pm-skill-builder or /pm-skill-iterate
To validate skills against conventions -> use /pm-skill-validate
If you are a maintainer working directly on the pm-skills repo (use git instead)
If you need to pin a specific older version (this skill always targets the latest release)
Instructions
When asked to update pm-skills, follow these steps:
Step 1: Validate Internet Access
Before attempting any remote operations, confirm connectivity to GitHub.
Use when checking for security vulnerabilities in NanoClaw skills, before installing new skills, or when asked about security advisories affecting the bot