Github Release Manager
Automates GitHub release creation, tagging, and deployment workflows, streamlining DevOps processes.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add github-release-manager npx -- -y @trustedskills/github-release-manager
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-release-manager": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/github-release-manager"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The github-release-manager skill automates the creation and management of GitHub releases. It can draft release notes, create a new release based on provided tags or branches, and publish the release to your repository. This streamlines software deployment workflows and reduces manual effort associated with release processes.
When to use it
- Automated Release Creation: Generate new releases automatically when specific Git tags are created (e.g., after merging into
main). - Drafting Release Notes: Quickly create draft release notes based on commit messages or other provided information.
- Release Publishing: Publish a pre-drafted release to GitHub, including setting the release name and description.
- Branch-Based Releases: Create releases directly from specific branches in your repository.
Key capabilities
- Create new GitHub releases
- Draft release notes
- Publish releases
- Support for Git tags and branches
Example prompts
- "Create a draft release named 'v1.2.0' based on the tag v1.2.0."
- "Generate release notes for the tag v2.0.0, using commit messages."
- “Publish the draft release ‘v1.3.0’ to GitHub.”
Tips & gotchas
- Requires appropriate permissions (repo admin) on the target GitHub repository.
- Ensure your environment variables are correctly configured with your GitHub token and repository details for authentication.
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