How does the skill determine the next version number?

The skill analyzes the 'Unreleased' section of your CHANGELOG.md; it suggests a patch bump for bug fixes and a minor bump if new features are detected.

Does it require manual Git commands?

No, the skill automates git status checks, commits, tagging, and pushing, though it always requires explicit user confirmation before proceeding.

Which platforms does this release skill support?

It is optimized for GitHub and CurseForge environments, triggering GitHub Actions workflows to handle the final binary distribution.

Can I use this for pre-releases like Alphas or Betas?

Yes, the skill distinguishes between final and pre-releases, handling changelog headings differently to preserve unreleased notes during pre-release cycles.

Release Automator

Name: Release Automator
Author: mckalexee

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines software publishing by automating changelog management, version tagging, and deployment to GitHub and CurseForge.

The Release skill provides a structured framework for publishing software versions, ensuring that release notes, version tags, and deployment pipelines are handled consistently. It automates the tedious aspects of the release cycle by updating CHANGELOG.md, synchronizing RELEASE_NOTES.md, and managing Git operations. Designed specifically for projects deploying to GitHub and CurseForge, it includes safety pre-flight checks to prevent empty releases and ensures that developers follow best practices for versioning, whether launching a stable final release or an experimental pre-release.

Key Features

01Support for distinct Final, Alpha, and Beta release workflows

02Automated CHANGELOG.md and RELEASE_NOTES.md synchronization

03Intelligent version bumping suggestions based on unreleased content

04Comprehensive pre-flight checks for clean working trees and correct branches

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06Integrated Git tagging and remote synchronization for CI/CD triggers

Use Cases

01Standardizing release notes and changelog formatting across development teams

02Publishing stable software releases with automated version tracking

03Managing Alpha and Beta pre-release cycles for community testing

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mckalexee/ruby-slippers release

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT