Which files does the Version Bumper update?

It updates the plugin.json, marketplace.extended.json, marketplace.json, and the CHANGELOG.md file to ensure all metadata remains consistent.

Can it automatically create Git tags?

Yes, it can create annotated Git tags for specific releases and provide the necessary commands to push those tags to your remote repository.

Does this skill support the standard SemVer format?

Yes, it follows the Major.Minor.Patch (e.g., 1.2.3) standard, applying rules for breaking changes, new features, and backward-compatible bug fixes.

How does it handle version conflicts?

The skill performs validation checks before bumping to ensure the new version is valid, higher than the current version, and not already in use by another plugin.

Version Bumper

Name: Version Bumper
Author: jeremylongshore

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates semantic versioning and release workflows across configuration files and Git tags for Claude Code plugins.

About

The Version Bumper skill streamlines the release management process by automatically handling semantic version updates (SemVer). It ensures perfect synchronization across plugin.json, marketplace catalogs, and CHANGELOG files while managing Git commits and annotated tags. Designed specifically for the Claude Code ecosystem, it eliminates manual errors in version tracking, performs consistency validations, and provides a clear audit trail for every release, making it essential for developers managing one or many plugins.

Key Features

Automated Semantic Versioning (Major, Minor, Patch updates)
Version consistency validation to prevent conflicts or regressions
Automated CHANGELOG.md management and date stamping
Multi-file synchronization across plugin.json and marketplace catalogs
Integrated Git workflow for commits and annotated release tags
883 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Quickly deploying bug fixes using automated patch versioning
Preparing a plugin for a new feature release with a minor version bump
Maintaining version consistency across a monorepo containing multiple plugins

About

Key Features

Automated Semantic Versioning (Major, Minor, Patch updates)
Version consistency validation to prevent conflicts or regressions
Automated CHANGELOG.md management and date stamping
Multi-file synchronization across plugin.json and marketplace catalogs
Integrated Git workflow for commits and annotated release tags
883 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Quickly deploying bug fixes using automated patch versioning
Preparing a plugin for a new feature release with a minor version bump
Maintaining version consistency across a monorepo containing multiple plugins