Safely update dependencies in your Flutter project.
Safely update Flutter dependencies with risk analysis. Use when you need to upgrade packages while checking for breaking changes, compatibility issues, and required code modifications before applying updates.
/plugin marketplace add wasabeef/claude-code-cookbook/plugin install cook-en@claude-code-cookbookSafely update dependencies in your Flutter project.
# Check dependency status and request Claude's help
flutter pub deps --style=compact
"Please update the dependencies in pubspec.yaml to their latest versions"
# Check current dependencies
cat pubspec.yaml
"Analyze this Flutter project's dependencies and tell me which packages can be updated"
# Check before upgrading
flutter pub upgrade --dry-run
"Check if there are any breaking changes in this planned upgrade"
# Comprehensive dependency update
cat pubspec.yaml
"Analyze Flutter dependencies and perform the following:
1. Research the latest version of each package
2. Check for breaking changes
3. Evaluate risk level (safe, caution, dangerous)
4. Suggest necessary code changes
5. Generate updated pubspec.yaml"
# Safe, gradual update
flutter pub outdated
"Update only packages that can be safely updated, avoiding major version upgrades"
# Impact analysis for specific package update
"Tell me the impact and necessary changes when updating provider to the latest version"
# Detailed analysis including release notes
cat pubspec.yaml && flutter pub outdated
"Analyze dependencies and provide the following for each package in table format:
1. Current → Latest version
2. Risk evaluation (safe, caution, dangerous)
3. Main changes (from CHANGELOG)
4. Required code fixes"
# Null Safety migration analysis
cat pubspec.yaml
"Identify packages not compatible with Null Safety and create a migration plan"
Safe (🟢):
- Patch version upgrade (1.2.3 → 1.2.4)
- Bug fixes only
- Backward compatibility guaranteed
Caution (🟡):
- Minor version upgrade (1.2.3 → 1.3.0)
- New features added
- Deprecation warnings
Dangerous (🔴):
- Major version upgrade (1.2.3 → 2.0.0)
- Breaking changes
- API removals or modifications
# Create backups
cp pubspec.yaml pubspec.yaml.backup
cp pubspec.lock pubspec.lock.backup
# Execute update
flutter pub upgrade
# Verify after update
flutter analyze
flutter test
flutter pub deps --style=compact
Always verify functionality after updates. If issues occur, restore with:
cp pubspec.yaml.backup pubspec.yaml
cp pubspec.lock.backup pubspec.lock
flutter pub get