release-please

Automates GitHub release workflows using the release-please CLI and conventional commits.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/rigerc/ha-apps --skill release-please

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Skill: release-please
Source: https://github.com/rigerc/ha-apps/tree/main/.claude/skills/release-please
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rigerc/ha-apps --skill release-please

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the release workflow for GitHub repositories by generating release pull requests and GitHub releases from conventional commits using Google's release-please tool.

Core Features & Use Cases

Bootstrap and configure release workflows for your repository with release-please.
Create release PRs and GitHub releases from a sequence of conventional commits, supporting both single-package and monorepo projects.
Apply manifest-based configuration and per-package options to manage multi-language projects (node, python, rust, java, etc.).

Quick Start

Install the release-please CLI and bootstrap a config for your repo:

Install: npm i -g release-please
Bootstrap: release-please bootstrap --token=$GITHUB_TOKEN --repo-url=<owner>/<repo> --release-type=node Then create release PRs and releases:
Create/update release PRs: release-please release-pr --token=$GITHUB_TOKEN --repo-url=<owner>/<repo>
Publish after merge: release-please github-release --token=$GITHUB_TOKEN --repo-url=<owner>/<repo>

Frequently Asked Questions about release-please

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How do I automate GitHub releases from conventional commits?▼

Automating GitHub releases from conventional commits involves using release-please to generate release pull requests and publish GitHub releases. The CLI parses commit history to version, changelog, and tag releases automatically.

Can I manage release workflows for a monorepo with multiple languages?▼

Yes, monorepo release workflows support multiple languages like node, python, rust, and java. Manifest-based configuration applies per-package options to manage independent versioning and releases across packages in the same repository.

How do I bootstrap release-please for a new repository?▼

To bootstrap release-please, run `release-please bootstrap` with a GitHub token and repository URL to configure the release type. This sets up the initial manifest and workflow files for automated releases.

Do I need npm and a GitHub token to run release-please commands?▼

Yes, npm is required to install the release-please CLI globally, and a GitHub token is required to run bootstrap, release-pr, and github-release commands against a repository for authentication and API access.

What is the difference between release-pr and github-release commands?▼

The release-pr command creates or updates a release pull request with version bumps and changelogs, while github-release publishes the GitHub release after merging the release PR, tagging the commit and creating the release.