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Check and update dependencies safely with security audits and test verification.
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| name | mern-deps |
| description | Check and update dependencies safely with security audits and test verification. |
| argument-hint | [--check] [--audit] [--update] [--update-major] |
| allowed-tools | Bash, Write, Read, Glob, Grep |
Manage dependencies safely: audit for vulnerabilities, check for updates, and update with test verification.
--check — Check for outdated packages (default if no args)--audit — Run security audit--update — Update patch/minor versions with test verification--update-major — Show available major updates (requires manual review)--check)pnpm outdated--audit)pnpm audit--update)pnpm updatepnpm testpnpm build--update-major)For universal safety rules and update priority order, see /shared-deps-safety.
Outdated packages:
Patch updates (safe):
- zod: 3.22.4 → 3.22.5
- mongoose: 8.0.1 → 8.0.3
Minor updates (usually safe):
- next: 14.1.0 → 14.2.1
- @types/node: 20.10.0 → 20.11.0
Major updates (review required):
- eslint: 8.56.0 → 9.0.0 ⚠️ Breaking changes
Security audit:
Critical: 0
High: 1
- lodash <4.17.21 (Prototype Pollution)
Fix: pnpm update lodash
Moderate: 2
Low: 3
Run `pnpm audit fix` to auto-fix where possible.
For update strategies and common issues, see reference/mern-deps-reference.md