How does it handle Python deployments?

It supports uv-based workflows for SSH deployments to cloud providers like EC2, including dependency synchronization and Alembic database migrations.

Can I use this for macOS app notarization?

Yes, it provides specific Makefile-driven procedures for Xcode archiving, notarization validation, and Sparkle-compliant distribution.

Does this skill support multi-platform Rust builds?

Yes, it includes workflows for building and releasing Rust binaries across Linux (glibc and musl), macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), and Windows.

Does it manage Homebrew updates?

Yes, it includes specific steps for calculating SHA256 hashes and updating Homebrew Taps or Casks following a new release.

What happens if a release build gets stuck?

The skill includes troubleshooting commands to cancel GitHub Actions runs, delete local/remote tags, and rollback releases using the gh CLI.

GitHub Release Management

Name: GitHub Release Management
Author: thrashr888

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates release workflows and deployment processes for Rust, macOS, Python, and Next.js applications.

About

The GitHub Releases skill provides a standardized set of procedures for tagging, shipping, and deploying software across diverse ecosystems. It bridges the gap between local development and production by handling version bumps, annotated tag creation, and CI/CD triggers. Whether you are building cross-platform Rust binaries, notarizing macOS desktop apps for distribution via Sparkle and S3, or deploying Python services with uv, this skill ensures consistent release hygiene and integrates seamlessly with the GitHub CLI for real-time monitoring of deployment pipelines.

Key Features

Automated version bumping and annotated git tag management
Comprehensive macOS app distribution including notarization and DMG creation
Standardized release workflows for Rust, macOS, Python, and Next.js
Multi-platform binary build support and Homebrew formula updates
Integration with GitHub CLI for monitoring Action runs and editing release notes
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Executing complex macOS app release cycles including S3 uploads and Sparkle appcast updates
Publishing multi-platform binaries for Rust CLI tools via tag-triggered CI
Orchestrating Python/uv deployments to EC2 with automated health checks and migrations

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Key Features

Automated version bumping and annotated git tag management
Comprehensive macOS app distribution including notarization and DMG creation
Standardized release workflows for Rust, macOS, Python, and Next.js
Multi-platform binary build support and Homebrew formula updates
Integration with GitHub CLI for monitoring Action runs and editing release notes
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Executing complex macOS app release cycles including S3 uploads and Sparkle appcast updates
Publishing multi-platform binaries for Rust CLI tools via tag-triggered CI
Orchestrating Python/uv deployments to EC2 with automated health checks and migrations