Release Please
Automatically generates a `release-please` pull request to update dependency versions and fix vulnerability warnings, streamlining your releases.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add release-please npx -- -y @trustedskills/release-please
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"release-please": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/release-please"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The release-please skill automates the process of creating and publishing software releases. It handles version bumping, generating changelogs, and triggering deployments based on configured workflows. This reduces manual effort and ensures consistent release practices for projects.
When to use it
- Automate release creation for open-source projects following semantic versioning.
- Generate a detailed changelog automatically from commit messages.
- Trigger deployment pipelines upon successful tag creation in your repository.
- Standardize the release process across multiple repositories within an organization.
Key capabilities
- Semantic Versioning (SemVer) support
- Automated Changelog Generation
- Workflow Integration (e.g., GitHub Actions)
- Tag Creation and Management
Example prompts
- "Create a new release based on the latest commits."
- "Generate a changelog for version 1.2.3."
- "Trigger the deployment pipeline after tagging the repository with v1.0.0."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires proper commit message formatting adhering to conventional commits standards for accurate changelog generation.
- Configuration typically involves setting up a workflow file (e.g., GitHub Actions) and defining release branches.
Tags
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| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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