Version Bump

Core Question

What version change is justified by observed evidence and project policy, and which local files must be updated consistently without tagging or publishing?

When To Use

Use this skill when the user asks to:

• recommend the next version,
• validate version consistency,
• apply a local patch, minor, major, or prerelease bump,
• update version files and lockfiles,
• reason about monorepo fixed or independent versioning.

When Not To Use

Do not use this skill to create tags, publish packages, publish hosted releases, draft release notes, or edit changelog sections unless explicitly routed for evidence only.