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create-canary-pr

Generate pull requests from dev to canary branches for TrainLCD.

71|2|Updated Oct 26, 2019
Search Tags:#automation#devops#release management#pull request#github#trainlcd
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TrainLCD/MobileApp --skill create-canary-pr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-canary-pr
Source: https://github.com/TrainLCD/MobileApp/tree/main/.claude/skills/create-canary-pr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TrainLCD/MobileApp --skill create-canary-pr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the release process by automating the creation of dev to canary pull requests, ensuring consistent versioning and reducing manual overhead for the development team.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized PR Creation: Automatically sets the correct base and head branches for canary releases.
  • Workflow Integration: Triggers automated version bumping workflows upon PR creation to maintain build integrity.
  • Use Case: When a developer needs to promote the current development state to the canary environment, this skill handles the PR creation and ensures the necessary versioning workflows are correctly linked.

Quick Start

Use the create-canary-pr skill to open a new release pull request from the dev branch to the canary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-canary-pr

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a canary release pull request from a dev branch?▼

Automating a canary release pull request involves generating a PR from the development branch to the canary branch. This skill automatically sets the correct base and head branches while managing release-specific metadata to streamline the promotion process.

How does version bumping work with automated canary release PRs?▼

Version bumping with automated canary release PRs is handled through GitHub Actions workflow integration. Upon PR creation, the skill triggers automated workflows that manage versioning to maintain build integrity across the development and canary environments.

Can I use this skill to prevent duplicate release pull requests to the canary branch?▼

Preventing duplicate release pull requests is supported by validating existing release PRs before creating new ones. The skill checks for active release PRs to avoid duplicate efforts and ensures consistent branch targeting for your canary environment.

What is the best way to manage release-specific metadata for mobile app canary deployments?▼

Managing release-specific metadata for canary deployments is best handled by automating PR creation with standardized branch targeting. This skill coordinates with GitHub Actions workflows to ensure metadata consistency and validate existing release PRs.

Does this canary PR automation skill work with the TrainLCD mobile application?▼

Yes, this canary PR automation skill is specifically designed for the TrainLCD mobile application. It automates generating pull requests from the development branch to the canary branch, handling version bumping and PR lifecycle management.

Why does my manual canary release PR workflow result in inconsistent versioning?▼

Manual canary release PR workflows often result in inconsistent versioning due to human error in branch targeting and metadata management. Automating this process with GitHub Actions integration triggers reliable version bumping workflows upon PR creation.

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