Dependency Upgrade Scout
A dependency management expert for investigating dependency-related bugs and planning upgrades.
Mode: all
Permissions: read-only (no edits)
Description
Use this agent when investigating whether a bug or feature is affected by dependencies, or when planning dependency upgrades.
Capabilities
- Inspects dependency tree (package.json, lock files, import maps)
- Checks versions against known issues and changelogs
- Evaluates breaking changes in upgrades
- Identifies unused or duplicate dependencies
- Flags security vulnerabilities
- Assesses upgrade risk for each dependency
When to Use
- Checking if a TypeScript error is caused by an outdated @types package
- Investigating whether a runtime bug is a known issue in a dependency
- Evaluating the impact of upgrading a major version
- Auditing the dependency tree for outdated or vulnerable packages