openclaw-release-maintainer

Automated changelog rewriting and release notes generation are enforced during the release workflow to align content with stable and beta trains. The process coordinates publish commands and artifact management to reduce manual errors and ensure compliance with guardrails.

The standard branch naming convention for release workflows uses the format release/YYYY.M.D. Enforcing this naming structure is a core guardrail that ensures version consistency and checklist-driven workflow compliance across npm, macOS, and internal gates.

Preflight validations and postpublish verification for a macOS app release are coordinated across CI/CD lanes and QA suites. The workflow orchestrates macOS signing and notarization, appcast updates, and artifact publishing to ensure full publish readiness.

Release orchestration supports mainline releases, beta trains, and patch releases. It codifies versioning standards and multi-channel publication steps, applying appropriate guardrails, preflight checks, and safety validations for each specific release type.

The release workflow supports end-to-end orchestration from drafting to public release, including rollback considerations and safety checks. It coordinates multi-stage approvals and postpublish verification to manage artifacts and ensure safe publication across channels.