release

Generate release notes and PR scaffolding from commit history.

86|20|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/optave/ops-codegraph-tool --skill release-optave
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Skill: release
Source: https://github.com/optave/ops-codegraph-tool/tree/main/.claude/skills/release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/optave/ops-codegraph-tool --skill release-optave

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Releasing software can be error-prone and time-consuming when updating CHANGELOG, ROADMAP, and BACKLOG, generating release notes, and creating PRs. This Skill automates the end-to-end release preparation so teams can ship faster with consistent release documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Update CHANGELOG.md with user-facing notes derived from commits since the last release tag.
  • Refresh ROADMAP and BACKLOG statuses based on recent work, and annotate the README when needed.
  • Create or update a release PR draft with a concise summary and links to release artifacts.
  • Ideal for teams adopting a repeatable release process across repositories.

Quick Start

Run the release workflow to generate release notes and open a PR.

Frequently Asked Questions about release

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate release notes generation from git commit history?

Automating release notes involves reading git commit history since the last tag and updating CHANGELOG.md. This Skill scaffolds that process by deriving user-facing notes from recent commits and refreshing documentation files automatically.

How do I generate a release PR with links to changelog updates?

Generating a release PR requires creating a branch and drafting a description with links to release artifacts. This Skill automates PR scaffolding by summarizing commit changes and inserting links to the updated documentation sections.

Can I update ROADMAP and BACKLOG files automatically during a software release?

Yes, you can refresh ROADMAP and BACKLOG statuses based on recent work during the release process. This Skill updates these files alongside CHANGELOG.md and annotates the README when needed to maintain consistent documentation.

Do I need specific repository files to automate changelog and PR creation?

You need a multi-file repository containing CHANGELOG, ROADMAP, BACKLOG, and README files. The automated release preparation workflow relies on these specific files to detect versions, align tags, and generate the appropriate PR descriptions.

Does this release automation tool align version tags with documentation updates?

Yes, this release automation handles version detection and tag alignment. It reads commit history since the last tag, ensures the documentation matches the new version, and creates a PR with the corresponding release notes.