diff --git a/reference/tools/chopsticks.md b/reference/tools/chopsticks.md
index 7e37ae40a..4dc8db9d7 100644
--- a/reference/tools/chopsticks.md
+++ b/reference/tools/chopsticks.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
 You can install Chopsticks globally or locally in your project. Choose the option that best fits your development workflow. 
 
 !!! tip
-    This documentation explains the features of Chopsticks version `1.2.2`. Make sure you're using the correct version to match these instructions.
+    This documentation explains the features of Chopsticks version `{{ dependencies.javascript_packages.chopsticks.version }}`. Make sure you're using the correct version to match these instructions.
 
 ### Global Installation
 
@@ -46,19 +46,19 @@ To install Chopsticks globally, allowing you to use it across multiple projects,
 === "npm"
 
     ```bash
-    npm i -g @acala-network/chopsticks@1.2.2
+    npm i -g @acala-network/chopsticks@{{ dependencies.javascript_packages.chopsticks.version }}
     ```
 
 === "pnpm"
 
     ```bash
-    pnpm add -g @acala-network/chopsticks@1.2.2
+    pnpm add -g @acala-network/chopsticks@{{ dependencies.javascript_packages.chopsticks.version }}
     ```
 
 === "yarn"
 
     ```bash
-    yarn global add @acala-network/chopsticks@1.2.2
+    yarn global add @acala-network/chopsticks@{{ dependencies.javascript_packages.chopsticks.version }}
     ```
 
 Now, you should be able to run the `chopsticks` command from your terminal.
@@ -78,19 +78,19 @@ Then, install Chopsticks as a local dependency:
 === "npm"
 
     ```bash
-    npm i @acala-network/chopsticks@1.2.2
+    npm i @acala-network/chopsticks@{{ dependencies.javascript_packages.chopsticks.version }}
     ```
 
 === "pnpm"
 
     ```bash
-    pnpm add @acala-network/chopsticks@1.2.2
+    pnpm add @acala-network/chopsticks@{{ dependencies.javascript_packages.chopsticks.version }}
     ```
 
 === "yarn"
 
     ```bash
-    yarn add @acala-network/chopsticks@1.2.2
+    yarn add @acala-network/chopsticks@{{ dependencies.javascript_packages.chopsticks.version }}
     ```
 
 Finally, you can run Chopsticks using the `npx` command. To see all available options and commands, run it with the `--help` flag:
diff --git a/variables.yml b/variables.yml
index c466b689d..4bdeb5f21 100644
--- a/variables.yml
+++ b/variables.yml
@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@ dependencies:
       docker_image_version: 1.88.0
     polkadot_sdk:
       repository_url: https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk
-      version: polkadot-stable2512
-      docker_image_version: stable2512
+      version: polkadot-stable2512-1
+      docker_image_version: stable2512-1
     open_zeppelin_contracts:
       repository_url: https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts
-      version: v5.4.0
+      version: v5.5.0
     polkadot_sdk_contracts_node:
       repository_url: https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk
       version: polkadot-stable2503-6
@@ -28,7 +28,10 @@ dependencies:
     polkadot_sdk_parachain_template:
       repository_url: https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk-parachain-template
       version: v0.0.4
+      # Subdependencies are pinned to versions from the template's Cargo.lock.
+      # Update these only when a new template version is released.
       subdependencies:
+        polkadot_sdk_version: polkadot-stable2503-3
         polkadot_omni_node_version: 0.5.0
         chain_spec_builder_version: 10.0.0
         frame_omni_bencher_version: 0.13.0
@@ -48,23 +51,24 @@ dependencies:
       ignore_updates: true
     polkadot_omni_node:
       name: polkadot-omni-node
-      version: 0.7.0
+      version: 0.13.0
   javascript_packages:
     chopsticks:
       name: '@acala-network/chopsticks'
-      version: 1.2.5
+      version: 1.2.7
     moonwall:
       name: '@moonwall/cli'
-      version: 5.18.2
+      version: 5.18.3
     polkadot_js_api:
       name: '@polkadot/api'
       version: 16.5.4
     polkadot_api:
       name: polkadot-api
-      version: 1.23.2
+      version: 1.23.3
     resolc:
       name: '@parity/resolc'
       version: 0.6.0
+      ignore_updates: true
     hardhat_polkadot:
       name: '@parity/hardhat-polkadot'
       version: 0.2.7
@@ -82,7 +86,7 @@ dependencies:
       version: 6.16.0
     paraspell_sdk:
       name: '@paraspell/sdk'
-      version: 12.3.0
+      version: 12.5.1
     hdkd:
       name: '@polkadot-labs/hdkd'
       version: 0.0.26