Releasing Zig with GoReleaser

Set up automated cross-platform releases for Zig CLI applications using GoReleaser v2.5+. Covers build configuration, GitHub Actions, packaging (Homebrew, Docker, deb/rpm), signing, and SBOMs.

Use this skill when configuring GoReleaser for a Zig project, setting up release automation CI/CD, or publishing Zig binaries to multiple platforms.

Supporting files: GORELEASER-CONFIG.md for full configuration reference, GITHUB-ACTIONS.md for CI/CD workflow setup, PACKAGING.md for Homebrew, Docker, and Linux package distribution.

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• GoReleaser v2.5+ (go install github.com/goreleaser/goreleaser/v2@latest)
• Zig compiler installed
• A Zig project that builds with zig build

Initialize