release-management
Automates GitHub releases with semantic versioning, changelog generation from merged PRs, and gh CLI integration. Supports draft, prerelease, and standard release workflows with task-tracked multi-phase execution. Use when creating releases, tagging versions, or publishing changelogs.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/yonatangross/orchestkit --skill release-management- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads release-management automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Release Management
Automate releases with gh release, semantic versioning, and changelog generation.
CC ≥ 2.1.118 (M122):
claude plugin tag <version>validates the plugin manifest hierarchy (marketplace.json, plugin.json, package.json, version.txt) before tagging. Runs--dry-runin CI before release-please opens its release PR; catches manifest drift early. Seesrc/skills/chain-patterns/references/plugin-tag.md.
CRITICAL: Task Management is MANDATORY (CC 2.1.16)
BEFORE doing ANYTHING else, create tasks to track progress:
# 1. Create main task IMMEDIATELY
TaskCreate(
subject="Release: {version}",
description="Creating release with semantic versioning and changelog",
activeForm="Releasing {version}"
)
# 2. Create subtasks for each release phase
TaskCreate(subject="Version & changelog", activeForm="Determining version and generating changelog")
TaskCreate(subject="Create release", activeForm="Creating GitHub release")
TaskCreate(subject="Verify & announce", activeForm="Verifying release and announcing")
# 3. Set dependencies for sequential phases
TaskUpdate(taskId="3", addBlockedBy=["2"])
TaskUpdate(taskId="4", addBlockedBy=["3"])
# 4. Update status as you progress
TaskUpdate(taskId="2", status="in_progress") # When starting
TaskUpdate(taskId="2", status="completed") # When done
Quick Reference
Create Release
# Auto-generate notes from PRs
gh release create v1.2.0 --generate-notes
# With custom title
gh release create v1.2.0 --title "Version 1.2.0: Performance Update" --generate-notes
# Draft release (review before publishing)
gh release create v1.2.0 --draft --generate-notes
# Pre-release (beta, rc)
gh release create v1.2.0-beta.1 --prerelease --generate-notes
# With custom notes
gh release create v1.2.0 --notes "## Highlights
- New auth system
- 50% faster search"
# From notes file
gh release create v1.2.0 --notes-file RELEASE_NOTES.md
List & View Releases
# List all releases
gh release list
# View specific release
gh release view v1.2.0
# View in browser
gh release view v1.2.0 --web
# JSON output
gh release list --json tagName,publishedAt,isPrerelease
Verify Releases (gh CLI 2.86.0+)
# Verify release attestation (sigstore)
gh release verify v1.2.0
# Verify specific asset
gh release verify-asset v1.2.0 ./dist/app.zip
# Verify with custom trust policy
gh release verify v1.2.0 --owner myorg
Manage Releases
# Edit release
gh release edit v1.2.0 --title "New Title" --notes "Updated notes"
# Delete release
gh release delete v1.2.0
# Upload assets
gh release upload v1.2.0 ./dist/app.zip ./dist/app.tar.gz
Semantic Versioning
MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH
│ │ │
│ │ └── Bug fixes (backwards compatible)
│ └──────── New features (backwards compatible)
└────────────── Breaking changes
Examples:
1.0.0 → 1.0.1 (patch: bug fix)
1.0.1 → 1.1.0 (minor: new feature)
1.1.0 → 2.0.0 (major: breaking change)
Pre-release:
2.0.0-alpha.1 (early testing)
2.0.0-beta.1 (feature complete)
2.0.0-rc.1 (release candidate)
Release Workflows
Standard and hotfix release procedures using git tags and gh release.
Load Read("references/release-workflows.md") for step-by-step standard and hotfix release workflows.
Changelog Generation
Auto-generated from PRs, custom .github/release.yml templates, and manual CHANGELOG.md format.
Load Read("references/changelog-generation.md") for changelog template examples and Keep-a-Changelog format.
Release Automation & Checklist
GitHub Actions workflow for tag-triggered releases, version bumping script, and pre/post-release checklist.
Load Read("references/release-automation.md") for CI workflow, bump script, and release checklist.
Best Practices
- Use semantic versioning - Communicate change impact
- Draft releases first - Review notes before publishing
- Generate notes from PRs - Accurate, automatic history
- Close milestone on release - Track completion
- Tag main only - Never tag feature branches
- Announce breaking changes - Prominent in release notes
Related Skills
ork:github-operations: Milestones, issues, and CLI referenceork:github-operations: Branch management and git operations
References
Load on demand with Read("references/<file>"):
| File | Content |
|---|---|
semver.md | Semantic versioning rules and decision tree |
release-workflows.md | Standard and hotfix release procedures |
changelog-generation.md | Auto-generated, template, and manual changelog formats |
release-automation.md | GitHub Actions workflow, bump script, and checklist |
FAQ
What does the release-management skill do?
Automates GitHub releases with semantic versioning, changelog generation from merged PRs, and gh CLI integration. Supports draft, prerelease, and standard release workflows with task-tracked multi-phase execution. Use when creating releases, tagging versions, or publishing changelogs.
How do I install release-management?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/yonatangross/orchestkit --skill release-management in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/release-management/ (personal) or .claude/skills/release-management/ (project).
Which AI agents can use release-management?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is release-management safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains release-management?
It is published by yonatangross in yonatangross/orchestkit. It has 214 recorded installs.
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