Gitlab Release
Automates GitLab releases by triggering pipelines based on tags/events, streamlining deployment and ensuring consistent builds.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add gitlab-release npx -- -y @trustedskills/gitlab-release
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"gitlab-release": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/gitlab-release"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The gitlab-release skill automates the creation and management of GitLab releases. It can generate release notes from commit messages, create new tags, and publish releases to various environments. This streamlines the software delivery process by reducing manual effort and potential errors.
When to use it
- You need to automate the tagging and release process for a project hosted on GitLab.
- You want to automatically generate release notes based on commit messages.
- You're deploying updates to multiple environments (e.g., staging, production) and require consistent release procedures.
- Your team wants to reduce manual steps in the software release lifecycle.
Key capabilities
- Tag creation
- Release note generation from commit messages
- Release publishing to specified environments
Example prompts
- "Create a new GitLab release for version 1.2.3."
- "Generate release notes for tag v2.0.0 based on the latest commits."
- "Publish release 1.0 to the production environment."
Tips & gotchas
Requires access credentials and appropriate permissions within your GitLab project. Ensure commit messages are formatted consistently to allow for accurate release note generation.
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