github-release
GitHub Release Skill
This skill automates the full release workflow for a single-package GitHub repository,
from analysis through changelog authoring and PR creation. It relies exclusively on
gh (GitHub CLI) and git � no other tools needed.
Steps 1�4 are read-only reconnaissance � nothing is written to the repo until Step 5, once the version number is confirmed.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill whenever the user wants to cut a new release, publish a new version, bump a version, create a release branch, generate a changelog, or open a release PR on a GitHub repository. Trigger even if the user says something casual like "let's ship a new version" or "time to release".
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