repo-release

Automate plugin release preparation with changelog validation and version bumping.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

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One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/synapseradio/thinkies --skill repo-release

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Skill: repo-release
Source: https://github.com/synapseradio/thinkies/tree/main/.claude/skills/repo-release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synapseradio/thinkies --skill repo-release

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, git, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Releasing a plugin involves a complex checklist of tasks: validating changelogs, bumping versions, syncing metadata, and running comprehensive consistency checks. This Skill automates and coordinates these steps, preventing errors and ensuring a clean release.

Core Features & Use Cases

CHANGELOG Validation: Verifies that CHANGELOG.md has an entry for the target version, guiding updates if missing.
Automated Version Bumping: Increments plugin and marketplace versions based on explicit input or inferred bump type.
Comprehensive Preflight: Invokes repo-preflight to ensure full repository consistency before release.
Release Readiness Report: Provides a structured summary of changes, modified files, and a suggested commit message.
Use Case: When a plugin is ready for release, use this Skill to automate the entire preparation process, ensuring a clean, documented, and consistent release without manual oversight.

Quick Start

Prepare a minor release for the 'thinkies' plugin.