release-brief

Detect release conventions, draft changelogs, and generate release commands.

Updated Jul 1, 2026

Search Tags:#changelog #release management #version control #release automation #version bump

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/NIMBUS-MX/nimbus-skills --skill release-brief

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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Skill: release-brief
Source: https://github.com/NIMBUS-MX/nimbus-skills/tree/main/skills/release-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NIMBUS-MX/nimbus-skills --skill release-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of preparing and suggesting release actions for software projects, reducing manual steps and ensuring consistency in versioning and changelogs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Release Convention Detection: Automatically identifies the release convention used by the repository.
Changelog Drafting: Generates a draft changelog based on recent commits.
Version Bump Proposal: Suggests the appropriate version bump (patch, minor, major) based on commit types.
Command Generation: Provides the exact command to run for version bumping and tag creation.
Use Case: When you want to cut a release, this Skill will help you determine the correct version to release, draft the changelog, and suggest the command to execute.

Quick Start

To prepare a release, say "cut a release" or invoke /release-brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about release-brief

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate changelog drafting and version bumping for a new release?▼

To automate release preparation, this Skill detects repository conventions, drafts changelogs from recent commits, suggests version bumps, and generates release commands. It requires access to repository commit history and versioning tools.

What is the best way to determine the correct version bump for patch, minor, or major releases?▼

The best way to determine a version bump is to analyze commit history. This Skill reviews recent commit types and proposes the appropriate semantic versioning increment, whether patch, minor, or major, ensuring consistent version control.

How does release convention detection work for version control repositories?▼

Release convention detection works by scanning repository commit history and configuration to automatically identify the established versioning patterns. It then uses these detected conventions to draft appropriate changelogs and suggest accurate release commands.

Do I need specific versioning tools to generate release commands and tags?▼

Yes, you need versioning tools and access to repository commit history to generate release commands and tags. The Skill suggests the exact command to run for version bumping and tag creation based on your existing environment.

Can I automatically generate a changelog draft from recent commits before cutting a release?▼

Yes, you can generate a changelog draft from recent commits before cutting a release. The Skill analyzes your commit history and automatically drafts the changelog content based on the detected release conventions.