launch-release

Convert release notes, changelogs, and RM identifiers into landing pages and channel-ready messages.

4|Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leocosta/octopus --skill launch-release
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Skill: launch-release
Source: https://github.com/leocosta/octopus/tree/main/skills/launch-release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leocosta/octopus --skill launch-release

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Release communications are fragmented across teams and channels, causing inconsistent messaging and missed updates. This Skill automates the generation of canonical release artifacts and multi-channel messages from a set of refs, changelogs, and RM IDs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a themed landing page, plain notes, and a theme snapshot from release references.
  • Produces paste-ready channel messages for email, Slack, Discord, in-app banners, status pages, X, WhatsApp, and slide decks.
  • Supports preset themes or on-demand custom themes and deterministic rendering.

Quick Start

Provide a set of refs (tags, ranges, or RM IDs) to generate the release artifacts and channel-ready announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions about launch-release

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate release announcements across multiple channels from a changelog?

You can automate release announcements by providing tags, tag ranges, or RM IDs to generate canonical landing pages and paste-ready messages for email, Slack, Discord, in-app banners, and more from your changelog.

What is the best way to generate release notes for Slack, email, and Discord simultaneously?

The best way is to use a tool that processes a single set of release references and outputs paste-ready messages formatted for Slack, email, Discord, X, WhatsApp, and status pages simultaneously.

Can I generate a themed landing page directly from git tags and a CHANGELOG.md file?

Yes, you can generate a themed landing page by resolving git tags and CHANGELOG.md files. The system outputs themed landing pages with frontmatter into a docs/releases directory, supporting preset or custom on-demand themes.

Does this release announcement tool require any external dependencies or components?

No, this release announcement tool requires no external dependencies or components. It independently resolves inputs through CHANGELOG.md, git log, and docs roadmap to emit deterministic release artifacts.

How do I create custom themes for my release landing pages and status page updates?

You can create custom themes for release landing pages by requesting on-demand theme design generation. The system produces a theme snapshot alongside the landing page and multi-channel messages from your provided release references.