release-plz-workflow

Automate semantic versioning, changelog generation, and crates.io publishing for Rust workspaces.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #changelog #release #semantic-versioning #crates.io #git-cliff #cargo-workspace

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/terrylica/rangebar --skill release-plz-workflow

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Skill: release-plz-workflow
Source: https://github.com/terrylica/rangebar/tree/main/.claude/skills/release-plz-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/terrylica/rangebar --skill release-plz-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the end-to-end release process for the RangeBar workspace, including semantic versioning, changelog generation, and publishing to crates.io, reducing manual release toil and risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

SSoT Versioning: Enforces a single source of truth for version in Cargo.toml workspace.
Automated Changelog: Generates changelog entries via git-cliff.
Crate Publishing: Publishes crates.io packages in dependency order to ensure coherent releases.
Preflight Validation: Verifies clean working directory, correct branch, tokens, and submodules.

Quick Start

Use release-plz to preview or run a release for the RangeBar workspace:

Dry run to preview: /usr/bin/env bash << 'RELEASE_EOF' release-plz release --dry-run --git-token "$(gh auth token)" RELEASE_EOF
Full release: /usr/bin/env bash << 'RELEASE_EOF' release-plz release --git-token "$(gh auth token)" RELEASE_EOF