What does this skill actually do?

It automates the entire process of publishing GistGet to the Windows Package Manager, from building binaries to submitting PRs to the central WinGet repository.

Can I test the release before it goes live?

Yes, the script supports a -DryRun flag to preview the execution steps and quality checks without making actual changes.

Does it handle GitHub Releases?

Yes, it automatically creates a GitHub Release and uploads the necessary assets before proceeding to the WinGet submission.

Do I need PowerShell for this skill?

Yes, the skill utilizes a PowerShell Core script (Publish-WinGet.ps1) to perform build, tag, and release tasks locally.

WinGet Package Release Automator

Name: WinGet Package Release Automator
Author: nuitsjp

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the end-to-end release process for software packages to the Windows Package Manager (WinGet) repository.

About

This skill streamlines the deployment of GistGet by automating critical release steps, including version bumping, changelog updates, and GitHub release creation. It specifically handles the generation of WinGet manifests and automates pull requests to the official winget-pkgs repository, ensuring consistent and error-free package distribution through a single PowerShell-driven pipeline.

Key Features

WinGet manifest generation and SHA256 hashing
Automated version bumping in project files and CHANGELOG.md
Automated PR submission to the official winget-pkgs repository
2 GitHub stars
End-to-end publishing pipeline via PowerShell Core
Automatic GitHub Release creation with UTF-8 support

Use Cases

Synchronizing GitHub releases with the winget-pkgs repository
Releasing a new version of GistGet to the Windows community
Updating existing WinGet package manifests automatically

About

Key Features

WinGet manifest generation and SHA256 hashing
Automated version bumping in project files and CHANGELOG.md
Automated PR submission to the official winget-pkgs repository
2 GitHub stars
End-to-end publishing pipeline via PowerShell Core
Automatic GitHub Release creation with UTF-8 support

Use Cases

Synchronizing GitHub releases with the winget-pkgs repository
Releasing a new version of GistGet to the Windows community
Updating existing WinGet package manifests automatically