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prepare-release

Create a pre-release branch, update Cargo dependencies, draft release notes, and open a pull request.

231|130|Updated Jul 22, 2015
Search Tags:#automation#github#dependencies#release#cargo#release-notes#prepare-release
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coreos/afterburn --skill prepare-release-coreos
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prepare-release
Source: https://github.com/coreos/afterburn/tree/main/.opencode/skills/prepare-release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coreos/afterburn --skill prepare-release-coreos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Preparing a release often requires creating a dedicated branch, updating dependencies, drafting release notes from recent commits, and opening a pull request; this Skill automates and standardizes those repetitive, error-prone steps so maintainers can focus on reviewing changes rather than performing mechanical tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create pre-release branch: checks main is up to date and creates pre-release-X.Y.Z from main.
  • Dependency management: detects unintended Cargo.toml lower-bound changes, runs cargo update, and commits updated Cargo.lock.
  • Release notes drafting: analyzes commits since the last tag, filters noise, classifies entries into Major/Minor/Packaging, and updates docs/release-notes.md.
  • PR automation: pushes the branch and opens a GitHub pull request with a standardized body for reviewers.
  • Use case: maintainers of Rust/Cargo projects who want a reproducible, checklist-driven pre-release workflow that reduces manual mistakes and speeds up release preparation.

Quick Start

Run the prepare-release workflow with the target version and optional next version, for example: /prepare-release 5.11.0 --next 5.12.0

Frequently Asked Questions about prepare-release

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate release preparation for a Rust Cargo project?▼

Automating release preparation for a Rust Cargo project involves creating a pre-release branch, updating dependencies, drafting release notes from commit history, and opening a pull request. This Skill standardizes those repetitive steps to reduce manual mistakes.

Can I automatically generate release notes from Git commit history?▼

You can automatically generate release notes from commit history by analyzing commits since the last tag, filtering noise, classifying entries into Major, Minor, or Packaging, and updating docs/release-notes.md for the release.

What do I need to run a Cargo release workflow and open a GitHub PR?▼

To run an automated Cargo release workflow and open a GitHub PR, you need the cargo and gh CLIs installed, an up-to-date main branch, and a GitHub-hosted repository to push the pre-release branch.

Does this automation check for unintended dependency changes before a release?▼

Yes, the release automation checks for unintended dependency changes by detecting unintended lower-bound modifications in Cargo.toml and running cargo update to commit a synchronized Cargo.lock file.

What is the best way to draft release notes and classify commits for a version bump?▼

The best way to draft release notes and classify commits for a version bump is to analyze commit history since the last tag, filter noise, and categorize entries into Major, Minor, or Packaging updates before opening a PR.

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