Which file does the plugin-bump skill modify?

It specifically updates the version field within the plugins/PLUGIN_NAME/.claude-plugin/plugin.json file.

What system dependencies are required for this skill?

This skill requires the jq command-line utility to be installed on the system to parse and update the JSON configuration.

Does this skill follow standard Semantic Versioning?

Yes, it supports standard SemVer increments: Major (X.0.0) for breaking changes, Minor (x.Y.0) for new features, and Patch (x.y.Z) for bug fixes.

How does Claude decide whether to do a major, minor, or patch bump?

Claude uses inference rules based on the context of your recent changes, such as whether you added a new skill (minor) or fixed a typo (patch).

Plugin Version Bumper

Name: Plugin Version Bumper
Author: robbyt

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Developer Tools

Automates semantic versioning updates for Claude Code plugins by modifying version fields in configuration files.

About

The Plugin Version Bumper skill simplifies the development lifecycle of Claude Code plugins by providing a standardized way to manage versioning. It leverages jq to programmatically update the plugin.json file, supporting major, minor, and patch increments according to Semantic Versioning (SemVer) principles. This skill is essential for developers who need to maintain clear version history as they add features, fix bugs, or introduce breaking changes, ensuring that the plugin's metadata always reflects the current state of the code.

Key Features

Supports Major, Minor, and Patch semantic versioning increments
Context-aware inference rules for selecting appropriate bump types
Pre-execution version verification and post-execution confirmation
Standardized targeting for Claude Code plugin directory structures
31 GitHub stars
Automated version detection and modification using jq

Use Cases

Incrementing a patch version after fixing bugs or updating documentation
Bumping the minor version when introducing new skills or features to a plugin
Performing a major version bump for breaking changes or structural refactoring

About

Key Features

Supports Major, Minor, and Patch semantic versioning increments
Context-aware inference rules for selecting appropriate bump types
Pre-execution version verification and post-execution confirmation
Standardized targeting for Claude Code plugin directory structures
31 GitHub stars
Automated version detection and modification using jq

Use Cases

Incrementing a patch version after fixing bugs or updating documentation
Bumping the minor version when introducing new skills or features to a plugin
Performing a major version bump for breaking changes or structural refactoring