In May 2025, Matt Thompson addressed a dependency compatibility issue in the conda-forge-repodata-patches-feedstock repository by implementing a targeted patch using YAML. He applied his expertise in dependency and package management to introduce a constraint that prevents openff-units version 0.3.x from being used with older openff-toolkit-base versions, thereby reducing the risk of downstream build failures. Matt validated the patch across affected versions to ensure stability and aligned the solution with the broader OpenFF ecosystem’s dependency strategy. His work improved reliability for users and downstream packages, demonstrating careful attention to compatibility and the nuances of package management workflows.