next-upgrade
Upgrade Next.js to the latest version following official migration guides and codemods
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/vercel-labs/openreview --skill next-upgradeIs this agent skill safe to install?
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This skill automates the Next.js upgrade process by fetching official documentation and using official migration tools. All external references and packages originate from well-known sources associated with the technology's ecosystem.
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What does this agent skill do?
Upgrade Next.js
Upgrade the current project to the latest Next.js version following official migration guides.
Instructions
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Detect current version: Read
package.jsonto identify the current Next.js version and related dependencies (React, React DOM, etc.) -
Fetch the latest upgrade guide: Use WebFetch to get the official upgrade documentation:
- Codemods: https://nextjs.org/docs/app/guides/upgrading/codemods
- Version-specific guides (adjust version as needed):
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Determine upgrade path: Based on current version, identify which migration steps apply. For major version jumps, upgrade incrementally (e.g., 13 → 14 → 15).
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Run codemods first: Next.js provides codemods to automate breaking changes:
npx @next/codemod@latest <transform> <path>Common transforms:
next-async-request-api- Updates async Request APIs (v15)next-request-geo-ip- Migrates geo/ip properties (v15)next-dynamic-access-named-export- Transforms dynamic imports (v15)
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Update dependencies: Upgrade Next.js and peer dependencies together:
npm install next@latest react@latest react-dom@latest -
Review breaking changes: Check the upgrade guide for manual changes needed:
- API changes (e.g., async params in v15)
- Configuration changes in
next.config.js - Deprecated features being removed
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Update TypeScript types (if applicable):
npm install @types/react@latest @types/react-dom@latest -
Test the upgrade:
- Run
npm run buildto check for build errors - Run
npm run devand test key functionality
- Run
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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