- name
- package-manager-updates
- description
- Check, summarize, and update packages across all installed package managers (npm, pip, brew, cargo, go, etc.). Use when user wants to (1) check for outdated packages, (2) see a summary of outdated packages, or (3) update all/select packages. Excludes OpenClaw packages.
Package Manager Updates
This skill automates package update workflows: check → summarize → update (on demand).
Workflow
Step 1: Check for Updates
Run these commands to check outdated packages for each package manager:
# npm global packages
npm outdated -g --depth=0 2>/dev/null || echo "npm: no global packages"
# pip
pip list --outdated 2>/dev/null || pip3 list --outdated 2>/dev/null
# Homebrew
brew outdated
# Cargo (Rust)
cargo outdated 2>/dev/null || echo "cargo: not installed or no projects"
# Go modules
go list -m -u all 2>/dev/null || echo "go: no modules"Step 2: Present Summary
Format the results in a clear table:
| Package Manager | Outdated Count |
|---|---|
| npm | X |
| pip | X |
| brew | X |
| cargo | X |
For detailed output, show per-package tables with Current vs Latest versions.
Step 3: Update (On Demand)
Only update when user explicitly confirms. Run:
# npm - update all globals
npm update -g
# npm - update specific package
npm install -g <package-name>@latest
# pip
pip install --upgrade <package-name>
# pip (Homebrew-managed)
brew upgrade pip 2>/dev/null || pip install --upgrade <package-name>
# Homebrew
brew update && brew upgrade
# Homebrew (Post Update/Upgrade)
brew cleanup
brew doctor
# Homebrew - specific package
brew upgrade <package-name>
# Cargo
cargo update
# Go
go get -u <module>Exclusions
- Always exclude OpenClaw packages (check if package name starts with
openclawor is in the OpenClaw ecosystem) - Skip system-critical packages unless user explicitly asks
Output Format
Keep output concise. Use markdown tables for summaries. Present update commands only when user confirms.