release-checklist

Automate pre-release verification checks for release-related pull requests.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tylerbutler/birch --skill release-checklist-tylerbutler
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: release-checklist
Source: https://github.com/tylerbutler/birch/tree/main/.claude/skills/release-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tylerbutler/birch --skill release-checklist-tylerbutler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the pre-release verification checklist to ensure release PRs meet quality standards before merging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured, repeatable checklist for tests, formatting, builds, docs, and cross-platform verifications before release PR merges.
  • Guides teams through manual verifications and documentation updates to reduce post-release regressions.
  • Applicable to Gleam and multi-target projects requiring CI consistency across environments.

Quick Start

Run the automated checks to verify that a release PR is ready for merging.

Frequently Asked Questions about release-checklist

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

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How do I automate pre-release verification for a pull request?

Automating pre-release verification involves applying a structured checklist of automated tests, formatting checks, and build validation to a pull request before merging to ensure release quality.

What manual checks are needed before merging a release PR?

Before merging a release PR, manual checks needed include documentation updates, cross-platform verification, and manual validations to reduce the risk of post-release regressions.

Does this release checklist work for multi-target projects?

Yes, this release checklist works for multi-target projects, providing cross-platform verification and CI consistency across different environments before merging release PRs.

How do I ensure CI consistency across environments before a release?

To ensure CI consistency across environments before a release, teams can run automated build validation, formatting checks, and cross-platform verifications guided by a structured pre-release checklist.

What is the best way to prevent post-release regressions in software projects?

The best way to prevent post-release regressions is to enforce a repeatable pre-release checklist that combines automated tests, manual verifications, and documentation updates before merging PRs.