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releasing

Create and maintain a release process document with versioning and changelog workflows.

Updated Mar 28, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#changelog#documentation#semver#releasing#release-process
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Skill: releasing
Source: https://github.com/rodacato/kwik-e-dev/tree/main/plugins/launchpad/skills/releasing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rodacato/kwik-e-dev --skill releasing-rodacato

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a proven blueprint to create and maintain a structured release process for new projects, ensuring consistent versioning, changelog workflow, and hotfix procedures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guides release documentation: creates or updates docs/guides/releasing.md with version rules, changelog workflow, tagging, and hotfix steps.
  • Version source awareness: identifies and references the project's version source of truth (e.g., package.json, pyproject.toml, Cargo.toml) to keep references in sync.
  • Onboarding & consistency: helps onboarding maintainers by standardizing the release process and linking it to the contributor workflow.
  • Use Case: When setting up a new project or revising an existing one to align with Keep a Changelog and Semantic Versioning, use this skill to document the release process.

Quick Start

Create docs/guides/releasing.md using the template and update version references and CHANGELOG linkage.

Frequently Asked Questions about releasing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I document a release process for a new software project?▼

To document a release process, generate a formal releasing.md file that defines versioning rules, changelog workflows, tagging procedures, and hotfix steps to ensure consistent change management for new software projects.

What is the best way to align changelog workflow with Semantic Versioning?▼

Aligning changelog workflow with Semantic Versioning requires applying the Keep a Changelog format and updating your version source of truth, such as package.json or Cargo.toml, to synchronize release references and document version rules.

How do I include hotfix procedures in my release documentation?▼

Include hotfix procedures in release documentation by creating or updating a formal releasing.md guide that outlines specific hotfix steps alongside standard tagging and changelog workflows for consistent version management.

Can I use this release process documentation skill with Python projects?▼

Yes, the release process documentation skill works with Python projects by referencing pyproject.toml as the version source of truth, ensuring version references stay in sync with your documented changelog and release workflow.

Does setting up a release workflow require a predefined template?▼

Yes, setting up a structured release workflow requires a predefined template to create the releasing.md guide, ensuring standardization across versioning, changelog integration, and hotfix procedures for project maintainers.

Why should I standardize versioning and change management for onboarding maintainers?▼

Standardizing versioning and change management helps onboarding maintainers by providing a documented release process that links contributor workflows to consistent version rules, changelog updates, and predictable hotfix procedures.

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