Which programming languages does Release Runbook support?

It provides out-of-the-box support for Python, Go, Node.js, Rust, Java, .NET, Ruby, PHP, and complex multi-language projects.

How does it determine the next version number?

The tool follows Semantic Versioning (SemVer) principles and can be used in an interactive mode to prompt for version types or run fully automated with a specific version flag.

Can I preview the release steps before they execute?

Yes, the skill includes a --dry-run mode that allows you to see exactly which files will be modified and which commands will run without making any permanent changes.

Does it handle GitHub releases and binaries?

Absolutely. It uses the GitHub CLI to create official releases, generate changelogs, and can even upload built binaries for languages like Go and Rust.

Release Runbook

Name: Release Runbook
Author: nibzard

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the end-to-end software release process including versioning, testing, git tagging, and GitHub release creation across multiple programming languages.

Release Runbook is a universal workflow tool designed to standardize and automate software releases for nearly any project type. It intelligently detects your project's language ecosystem—including Python, Go, Node.js, Rust, and more—to execute appropriate test suites, bump version files according to SemVer, and manage git operations. By integrating directly with the GitHub CLI, it handles the creation of annotated releases and binary uploads, making it an essential utility for developers looking to eliminate manual errors and maintain consistent release patterns in single-language or polyglot repositories.

Key Features

01Automatic detection of project types, build systems, and test frameworks

02SemVer-compliant version bumping for 8+ major programming languages

03Integrated GitHub release management with auto-generated notes

04Automated pre-release testing and binary artifact building

051 GitHub stars

06Support for coordinated releases in multi-language polyglot projects

Use Cases

01Automating version updates and tagging for open-source library maintenance

02Standardizing release cycles across a diverse portfolio of microservices

03Ensuring consistent pre-flight checks and testing before pushing production code

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nibzard/skills-kit release-runbook

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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