How does it determine the next version number?

It utilizes Conventional Commit messages (feat, fix, breaking change) to automatically calculate the appropriate semantic version bump (minor, patch, or major).

Can it update version numbers in custom JSON files?

Absolutely. The skill includes patterns for configuring 'extra-files' using JSONPath to update specific version fields in any JSON, YAML, or TOML file relative to the package path.

Can this help with GitHub Action workflow errors?

Yes, it includes troubleshooting steps for common release-please-action failures, such as missing token permissions, incorrect paths, and PR creation issues.

Does this skill support monorepos?

Yes, it provides specialized configuration patterns for monorepos, including component-specific tagging and manifest management to avoid common duplicate release tag errors.

Which programming languages are supported?

It supports a wide range of release types including Node.js, Python, Rust, Go, and a 'simple' type for generic version files.

Release-Please Configuration Expert

Name: Release-Please Configuration Expert
Author: laurigates

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Deployment & DevOps

Configures and troubleshoots Google's release-please for automated versioning and GitHub release workflows in monorepos and single-package projects.

About

This skill provides expert guidance for implementing and managing release-please, an automated release tool that parses conventional commits to create releases and update versions. It specializes in complex monorepo setups, ensuring correct component tagging and manifest management, while also handling advanced configurations like custom extra-files and JSON path versioning. Use this skill to bootstrap new release workflows, fix duplicate tag errors in monorepos, or customize changelog generation to match your project's specific needs.

Key Features

Custom extra-files configuration for JSON, YAML, TOML, and XML
3 GitHub stars
GitHub Actions workflow integration for automated release PRs
Monorepo and single-package configuration setup
Automated versioning via Conventional Commits
Troubleshooting for duplicate release tags and path resolution errors

Use Cases

Resolving GitHub Action failures related to release-please manifest mismatches
Migrating a monorepo from manual tagging to automated component-specific releases
Setting up automated releases for a new TypeScript or Python project

About

Key Features

Custom extra-files configuration for JSON, YAML, TOML, and XML
3 GitHub stars
GitHub Actions workflow integration for automated release PRs
Monorepo and single-package configuration setup
Automated versioning via Conventional Commits
Troubleshooting for duplicate release tags and path resolution errors

Use Cases

Resolving GitHub Action failures related to release-please manifest mismatches
Migrating a monorepo from manual tagging to automated component-specific releases
Setting up automated releases for a new TypeScript or Python project