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Coordinate a full Paperclip release from changelog to GitHub and Docker smoke tests.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#changelog#github#release#promotion#canary
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VulcanNeuralDev/vn-paperclip --skill release-vulcanneuraldev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: release
Source: https://github.com/VulcanNeuralDev/vn-paperclip/tree/main/.agents/skills/release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VulcanNeuralDev/vn-paperclip --skill release-vulcanneuraldev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Paperclip release management orchestrates changelog drafting, canary validation, publish workflows, and post-launch tasks to ensure releases are consistent and safe across tooling and teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Release orchestration: coordinates changelog generation, canary/promotions, and publish steps.
  • Automation across channels: integrates with GitHub releases, Docker smoke tests, and website/announcement tasks.
  • Use Case: for a leadership-initiated release, it handles verification, packaging, and communications end-to-end.

Quick Start

Run the release workflow for a selected source ref and date to initiate a full stable release.

Frequently Asked Questions about release

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I coordinate a full release across npm, GitHub, and Docker?▼

To coordinate a full release, you need an automated workflow that orchestrates engineering verification, npm publishing, Docker smoke tests, and GitHub Release creation from a selected source ref to ensure safe stable promotion.

What is a canary validation step in a release workflow?▼

Canary validation is a pre-release mechanism that checks a promotion candidate against guardrails before stable release publication. It verifies the source ref through engineering checks to ensure release safety.

How do I automate changelog drafting for a GitHub release?▼

Automate changelog drafting by running a release workflow that implements mandatory steps to generate changelog content from your selected source ref and date before proceeding to canary checks and GitHub Release creation.

Does this release automation handle post-launch announcements and follow-up?▼

Yes, release automation handles post-launch follow-up by orchestrating website updates and announcement tasks after GitHub Release creation and Docker smoke tests pass, completing the end-to-end release cycle.

When should I use a full release orchestration workflow instead of just publishing a version?▼

Use full release orchestration when leadership asks to ship a release, not merely discuss versioning. It ensures safe stable promotion through mandatory canary validation, smoke testing, and changelog drafting.

Do I need manual source promotion during an automated release?▼

Yes, the workflow implements manual source promotion as a mandatory step. After canary validation passes, you manually promote the source before proceeding to Docker smoke tests and final release publication.

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