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Coordinate multi-repo Global Hub releases across six repositories with branch and CI updates.

24|39|Updated Jun 17, 2021
Search Tags:#automation#git#workflow#release#PR#CI
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stolostron/multicluster-global-hub --skill new-release
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Skill: new-release
Source: https://github.com/stolostron/multicluster-global-hub/tree/main/.claude/skills/new-release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stolostron/multicluster-global-hub --skill new-release

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires git, gh, bash, sed, awk, make, docker, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complete end-to-end workflow for cutting a Multicluster Global Hub release across six repositories, including release branch management, OpenShift CI configuration, catalog and bundle updates, and PR creation. It orchestrates a complex, multi-repo release with explicit release branch control to save time and reduce operational complexity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end release orchestration: Coordinates release tasks across main, CI, bundle, catalog, grafana, and postgres-exporter repositories.
  • Two operating modes: CREATE_BRANCHES=true creates new release branches; UPDATE mode (default) updates via PRs.
  • ** Tekton and CI configuration automation**: Generates and updates .tekton/ pipelines, CI configs, and related assets for new releases.
  • PR lifecycle automation: Creates or updates PRs to upstream/main and per-release branches to propagate changes.
  • Version mapping & asset updates: Applies ACM to Global Hub mappings, image tags, and related metadata across repos.

Quick Start

  • To cut a new release: set RELEASE_BRANCH (e.g., release-2.17) and run the orchestration for all repos: RELEASE_BRANCH=release-2.17 ./scripts/cut-release.sh all
  • To create new release branches: CREATE_BRANCHES=true RELEASE_BRANCH=release-2.18 ./scripts/cut-release.sh all

Frequently Asked Questions about new-release

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a release across multiple repositories?▼

Automate a release across multiple repositories by orchestrating coordinated updates using a release automation script that manages release branches, CI configurations, and PR workflows simultaneously across all target repos. This skill handles the complete end-to-end workflow for cutting releases across six repositories including the main hub, CI, bundle, and catalog repos.

Can I create new release branches and push changes automatically?▼

Yes, you can create new release branches and push changes automatically by setting CREATE_BRANCHES=true and specifying your RELEASE_BRANCH variable, then running the orchestration script. This mode creates and pushes release branches across all repositories instead of using the default PR-based update approach.

How do I coordinate Tekton pipeline and CI configuration updates for a multi-repo release?▼

Coordinate Tekton pipeline and CI configuration updates across multiple repositories by running an automated release orchestration that generates and updates .tekton/ pipelines, CI configs, and related assets for new releases consistently across all target repos in a single operation.

What's the difference between creating new release branches versus updating via pull requests?▼

Creating new release branches (CREATE_BRANCHES=true) generates and pushes branches directly to all repositories, while updating via pull requests (default mode) creates or updates PRs to propagate changes. Choose branch creation for immediate multi-repo updates or PR mode for review workflows before merging.

Does this support releasing to OpenShift repositories and bundle catalogs?▼

Yes, this automation coordinates releases across OpenShift CI repositories, operator bundle repositories, and operator catalog repositories as part of its multi-repo orchestration. It applies version mappings, image tag updates, and related metadata consistently across bundle, catalog, and OpenShift CI artifacts.

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