create-release-checklist

To generate an R package release checklist, run this skill from your package root. It extracts the current version from DESCRIPTION, infers the release type from NEWS.md, and outputs an initial Markdown release checklist automatically.

Yes, you can create a GitHub issue draft when a repository URL is available in your package metadata. The skill links the generated release checklist to the issue draft and uses the gh CLI to prepare it for submission.

Yes, you need usethis and gh installed to automate R package release workflows. The skill validates these prerequisites and provides actionable guidance for common errors if the required tools are missing.

The skill determines the release type by inferring it from NEWS.md if the file is present. It combines this with the current package version extracted from DESCRIPTION to tailor the release checklist accurately.

The best way to coordinate R package releases without manual errors is automating the checklist generation. This skill reads package metadata and NEWS.md to produce a structured checklist and linked GitHub issue, reducing manual coordination.

If NEWS.md is missing, the skill still extracts the package version from DESCRIPTION but cannot infer the release type. It generates an initial Markdown checklist based on available metadata and prompts for user input where needed.