Cooper Netes worked on the finos/git-proxy repository, focusing on maintaining and updating the dependency and metadata configuration for the git-proxy-plugin-samples package. By updating the package.json file using JSON and applying dependency management best practices, Cooper ensured the sample plugin remained aligned with the latest repository standards without introducing any functional changes. This approach preserved runtime stability while reducing technical debt and minimizing future upgrade risks. The work demonstrated a methodical application of Node.js package management and Git workflows, laying a solid foundation for future feature development and smoother deployments, though the scope was limited to non-functional configuration updates.