Release-Please Protection

Automatically detects and prevents manual edits to release-please managed files across all projects.

Overview

This skill provides proactive detection and warnings for files managed by Google's release-please automation tool. It helps prevent merge conflicts and workflow disruptions by identifying problematic edit attempts before they occur.

When This Skill Activates

The skill automatically activates in these scenarios:

1. Direct edit requests to protected files
2. User mentions of version bumps, releases, or changelog updates
3. Broad refactoring that might touch version-controlled files
4. Documentation updates that could include CHANGELOG.md
5. "Fix all issues" or similar sweeping requests

Protected Files