Github Release Assistant
Automates GitHub release creation, tagging, and note generation from commit messages, streamlining DevOps workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add github-release-assistant npx -- -y @trustedskills/github-release-assistant
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-release-assistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/github-release-assistant"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The github-release-assistant skill automates the creation and management of GitHub releases. It can generate release notes from commit messages, create draft releases, and even publish them to GitHub repositories based on provided instructions. This streamlines the software deployment process and reduces manual effort for developers.
When to use it
- You need to automate the generation of release notes from your project's commit history.
- You want to quickly create draft releases for review before publishing.
- You are looking for a way to consistently publish new versions of your software to GitHub.
- Your team wants to reduce manual steps involved in releasing software updates.
Key capabilities
- Generates release notes from commit messages.
- Creates draft releases.
- Publishes releases to GitHub repositories.
Example prompts
- "Create a draft release for version 1.2.0, using the last 10 commits."
- "Generate release notes for the 'feature-branch' branch and save them as a draft release."
- “Publish the draft release named ‘v2.0.0’ to GitHub.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires access to your GitHub repository, so ensure proper authentication is configured before use. Pay attention to the commit message format; the assistant relies on these messages for generating accurate release notes.
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