Start Release
Automates deployment by triggering a release pipeline based on a command, streamlining your DevOps workflows and accelerating deployments.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add start-release npx -- -y @trustedskills/start-release
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"start-release": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/start-release"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The start-release skill automates the initial steps of a software release process. It handles tasks like bumping version numbers, creating git tags, and preparing release notes based on commit messages. This streamlines the beginning of releases, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
When to use it
- You're starting a new software release cycle and need to automate initial steps.
- Your team follows semantic versioning and wants to automatically update version numbers.
- You want to generate basic release notes from commit messages.
- You are looking for a way to create git tags with specific naming conventions.
Key capabilities
- Version number bumping (semantic versioning)
- Git tag creation
- Release note generation from commit messages
Example prompts
- "Start a new release, please."
- "Prepare the next release and generate release notes."
- "Bump the version to the next appropriate semantic version."
Tips & gotchas
The skill relies on standard git workflows. Ensure your commit messages are formatted appropriately for effective release note generation.
Tags
TrustedSkills Verification
Unlike other registries that point to live repositories, TrustedSkills pins every skill to a verified commit hash. This protects you from malicious updates — what you install today is exactly what was reviewed and verified.
Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.