What happens if a build fails during the process?

The skill includes troubleshooting guidance for common xcodebuild and notarytool errors, allowing you to fix environment issues and retry.

What does the WisprDuck Release skill automate?

It automates the entire macOS release pipeline including versioning, building via xcodebuild, code signing, Apple notarization, stapling, and publishing to GitHub.

How does it handle release notes?

It analyzes git logs since the last tag and drafts categorized notes. Patch releases get bullet points, while major releases include a summary paragraph.

Does it update the project website?

Yes, it automatically updates the 'softwareVersion' in site/index.html and the version in site/package.json to keep the web presence in sync with the app.

Do I need Apple Developer credentials to use this?

Yes, the skill requires a valid Developer ID Application certificate in your keychain and a notarization keychain profile configured on your machine.

WisprDuck Release Manager

Name: WisprDuck Release Manager
Author: kalepail

bykalepail

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部署与 DevOps

Automates the building, signing, notarization, and GitHub publishing process for WisprDuck macOS applications.

This skill streamlines the complex workflow of releasing a macOS application by managing version increments across project files, executing code signing and Apple notarization via Xcode tools, and generating descriptive GitHub releases. It handles pre-flight git checks, automates the creation of signed and stapled .app bundles, and drafts intelligent release notes based on commit history, ensuring a consistent and secure distribution process for the WisprDuck menu bar utility.

主要功能

01Automated archiving and stapling of .app bundles

02Secure macOS code signing and Apple notarization integration

03Automated version bumping across Xcode projects and site metadata

04Built-in pre-flight checks for clean working trees and existing tags

051 GitHub stars

06Intelligent GitHub release creation with custom-drafted notes

使用场景

01Re-releasing a version with updated assets or corrected notes

02Standardizing the build and notarization pipeline for macOS apps

03Cutting a new version of the WisprDuck macOS utility

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kalepail/wispr-duck release

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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