Github Release
Automates GitHub release creation, tagging, and deployment based on provided instructions and version numbers.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add github-release npx -- -y @trustedskills/github-release
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-release": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/github-release"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The github-release skill automates the creation and management of GitHub releases, allowing AI agents to generate release notes, attach assets, and tag versions directly within a repository. It streamlines the deployment workflow by handling the repetitive tasks associated with publishing new software updates.
When to use it
- Automating release notes generation after every successful CI/CD pipeline run.
- Attaching build artifacts or binaries to specific version tags without manual upload.
- Standardizing release metadata across multiple projects in a monorepo structure.
- Triggering release creation based on semantic versioning rules detected in commit messages.
Key capabilities
- Creates new GitHub releases programmatically via API integration.
- Generates structured release notes from changelogs or commit history.
- Uploads assets (archives, executables, documentation) to the release page.
- Manages version tags and draft/release status transitions.
Example prompts
- "Create a new GitHub release for version 2.1.0 with the release notes from the CHANGELOG.md file."
- "Upload the latest build artifact to the current release and mark it as the latest version."
- "Draft a release for the upcoming beta version using the commit messages since the last tag."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has valid GitHub Personal Access Tokens with repo scope permissions before attempting to create releases. Verify that the target repository supports the specific asset formats you intend to upload, as some file types may be restricted by GitHub's policies.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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