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homebrew-release

Automate Homebrew formula releases with git tagging and SHA256 computation.

Updated Dec 5, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#git#versioning#github#release#homebrew#formula
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mhismail3/dotfiles --skill homebrew-release
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Skill: homebrew-release
Source: https://github.com/mhismail3/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/homebrew-release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mhismail3/dotfiles --skill homebrew-release

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the complex, error-prone process of manually creating Homebrew formula releases, ensuring consistent versioning and deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Complete Release Pipeline: Automates git tagging, GitHub releases, SHA256 computation, and formula updates in one seamless workflow.
  • Tool-Specific Versioning: Supports independent version lifecycles for multiple tools in a single tap.
  • Use Case: When you've updated your CLI tool and want to publish version v1.2.3, this Skill handles everything from creating the release to updating the formula.

Quick Start

Create a new release for the mistral-ocr tool with version v0.1.1 and release notes "Fixed CLI help text".

Frequently Asked Questions about homebrew-release

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Homebrew formula releases with git tagging and GitHub?▼

Automate Homebrew formula releases by using a workflow that creates git tags, publishes GitHub releases, computes SHA256 checksums, and updates your Formula file end-to-end. This eliminates manual steps and ensures consistent versioning across your tap.

Can I automate publishing new versions of my CLI tool to Homebrew?▼

Yes. Automate your CLI tool releases by triggering a workflow from your homebrew-tools repository that handles tagging, release creation, tarball download, SHA256 computation, and formula updates in one seamless process.

What do I need to set up before automating a Homebrew formula release?▼

You need the gh CLI installed and authenticated, committed changes on main in your homebrew-tools repository, and an existing formula file under the Formula/ directory. The workflow then automates the rest.

How does SHA256 computation fit into Homebrew formula versioning?▼

SHA256 computation verifies the integrity of your tool's tarball during release. The automation computes this hash and updates your formula file automatically, ensuring Homebrew can validate downloads.

Can I manage multiple tool versions independently in a single Homebrew tap?▼

Yes. This workflow supports independent version lifecycles for multiple tools in one tap, allowing you to release version updates for specific tools without affecting others.

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