Can I use this to delete old releases?

Yes, the skill supports a Direct Delete path that handles both the GitHub release entry and the associated Git tags after a confirmation check.

What happens if I don't have the required dependency plugin installed?

The skill includes a pre-check phase that will detect if the github-release-manager plugin is missing and provide you with the exact commands needed to install it.

Can it suggest what should go into my release notes?

Absolutely. It analyzes your recent commits and PRs to recommend a structured release template and content summary based on your project's specific characteristics.

Does this skill require the GitHub CLI?

Yes, the GitHub Release Manager requires the GitHub CLI (gh) to be installed and authenticated to perform actions on your repositories.

GitHub Release Manager

Name: GitHub Release Manager
Author: unicorn-plugins

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the creation, modification, and management of GitHub Releases by analyzing commit history and project context.

The GitHub Release Manager skill streamlines the end-to-end release process by delegating complex workflows to specialized external plugins. It automatically gathers domain-specific context—such as Git tags, commit logs, and PR history—to generate professional release documentation, suggest versioning templates, or update existing release notes. This skill is ideal for developers looking to maintain consistent and detailed changelogs while reducing manual overhead during the software delivery lifecycle, ensuring that every deployment is accompanied by high-quality documentation.

Key Features

01Intelligent path branching to determine the best release strategy for any project state

02Seamless integration with GitHub CLI (gh) for secure authentication

03Automated context collection from Git history, tags, and commit logs

04Smart versioning and template recommendations based on project structure

05Full lifecycle management including creation, editing, and deletion of releases

062 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Standardizing release documentation across multiple repositories using recommended templates

02Quickly updating or correcting existing GitHub release entries directly from the terminal

03Generating professional changelogs and release notes automatically before a major deployment

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add unicorn-plugins/dmap ext-github-release-manager

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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