What happens if the release script fails?

The skill includes safety checks to prevent execution if prerequisites aren't met, avoiding the creation of incomplete or unsigned tags that would require manual cleanup.

What does the _ctx-release skill actually do?

It executes the full release process for the ctx CLI, which includes updating documentation, running tests, building binaries for all platforms, and pushing signed git tags.

What are the prerequisites for running a release?

You must manually update the VERSION file, ensure dist/RELEASE_NOTES.md has been generated, and have a clean git working tree with all changes committed.

Can I use this for a release preview?

No, this skill is intended for final execution. Use /_ctx-release-notes if you only need to generate the release notes for review.

Does this skill automatically create a GitHub release?

It handles the local build and git push; however, you must still manually create the release on GitHub and upload the generated binaries from the dist/ folder.

Context Release Automation

Name: Context Release Automation
Author: ActiveMemory

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the end-to-end release process for the Context CLI, including documentation builds, binary compilation, and git tagging.

The _ctx-release skill provides a structured, fail-safe workflow for shipping new versions of the ctx project. It enforces critical safety checks—such as verifying version updates, checking for release notes, and ensuring a clean git tree—before executing a comprehensive release script. This automation handles documentation rebuilding, multi-platform binary compilation, and the creation of signed git tags, significantly reducing the manual overhead and potential for error when cutting a new version. It is an essential tool for maintaining the integrity and consistency of the ctx project's release lifecycle.

Key Features

01Integrated smoke testing and quality checks

02Automated documentation site rebuilding and commits

03Multi-platform binary compilation for distribution

04Automated version and prerequisite verification

0536 GitHub stars

06Signed git tag creation and latest tag updates

Use Cases

01Automating repetitive post-development release steps

02Ensuring consistency in signed tags and binary builds across contributors

03Cutting a new official versioned release of the ctx CLI

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add activememory/ctx _ctx-release

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