skills.rest
carter2099
carter2099COMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

dependabot-release

Merge dependabot bundler PRs, run tests, and bump patch version.

Updated Feb 9, 2025
Search Tags:#release-management#rails#continuous-integration#dependabot#pr-management#gem-bumps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carter2099/.dotfiles-homelab --skill dependabot-release
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dependabot-release
Source: https://github.com/carter2099/.dotfiles-homelab/tree/main/.claude/skills/dependabot-release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carter2099/.dotfiles-homelab --skill dependabot-release

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Merge open dependabot bundler PRs for a Rails repo, run the test suite, cut a patch version increment, push + tag, and close the dependabot PRs. Mirrors what the automated webhook agent does, but interactive.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify open dependabot PRs in the target repo, filtering for heads starting with dependabot/bundler/.
  • Update gems by performing conservative bundle updates for each gem referenced in the PR head, commit with a descriptive message, and ensure Gemfile.lock changes are captured.
  • Run the test suite to validate changes, and abort if failures occur.
  • Bump the patch version in config/version.rb and update CHANGELOG.md accordingly.
  • Push changes, create a git tag, and close the corresponding PRs with a standard message.

Quick Start

Clone the target Rails repo, identify open dependabot bundler PRs, update gems as needed, run tests, bump the patch version, push and tag, and close the PRs.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependabot-release

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I batch merge dependabot bundler PRs for a Rails repo?▼

Batch merging dependabot bundler PRs involves identifying open PRs with heads starting with dependabot/bundler/, applying conservative bundle updates for each referenced gem, and capturing Gemfile.lock changes in a single descriptive commit.

What's the best way to automate gem bumps and patch version releases for Rails dependencies?▼

Automating gem bumps and patch releases requires running the test suite to validate bundle updates, bumping the patch version in config/version.rb, updating CHANGELOG.md, pushing changes, creating a git tag, and closing the corresponding dependabot PRs.

Do I need a local clone to manage dependabot PRs and cut a release?▼

Yes, managing dependabot PRs requires a local clone of the target Rails repository at ~/dev/<repo>, along with git, gh, and Bundler tooling installed to execute updates, run tests, and push tags.

Can I abort a dependabot bundle update if the Rails test suite fails?▼

Yes, the process runs the test suite to validate gem bumps after applying bundle updates, and it automatically aborts the release process if any test failures occur before version bumping.

How does closing dependabot PRs work after merging bundler updates?▼

Closing dependabot PRs after merging bundler updates happens by pushing the consolidated changes, creating a git tag for the new patch version, and closing the targeted PRs with a standard message.

What is the difference between automated webhook dependabot management and interactive PR merging?▼

Interactive dependabot PR merging mirrors the automated webhook agent process but allows manual oversight, running bundle updates, test validation, patch version bumping, and PR closure directly from a local clone.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
jdrhynejdrhyne
239

skill-sync

Synchronize clawdbot skills between local installations and a shared GitHub repository.

Community
Advanced
steveclarkesteveclarke
1

release

Automate Superthread version bumps, changelog generation, and tag creation.

Community
Intermediate
fabnfabn
1

rails:upgrade

Upgrade Ruby on Rails applications one minor version at a time.

Community
Advanced
spyqsspyqs

update-nanoclaw

Synchronize a customized NanoClaw fork with upstream updates via merge, cherry-pick, or rebase.

Community
Advanced