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ship

Run tests, review changes, bump versions, update changelog, and create a PR.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#changelog#release#pr#ship#ci
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/francoisbgdw/claude-skills --skill ship-francoisbgdw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ship
Source: https://github.com/francoisbgdw/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/ship
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/francoisbgdw/claude-skills --skill ship-francoisbgdw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Full release pipeline inspired by gstack's ship workflow. Takes code from current state to a merge-ready PR with tests, review, version bump, and changelog.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated release pipeline: Runs tests, reviews changes, bumps version, updates changelog, and opens a PR.
  • Pre-flight checks: Ensures clean working tree and correct base branch before shipping.
  • End-to-end release: Handles patch, minor, and major bumps and creates a traceable release record.

Quick Start

Initiate the ship workflow to create a merge-ready release PR after passing tests.

Frequently Asked Questions about ship

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate creating a merge-ready release PR with tests and changelogs?▼

Automating a merge-ready release PR involves running tests, reviewing changes, bumping versions, updating the changelog, and creating a pull request. This pipeline ensures releases are traceable and reproducible from feature branches.

What are pre-flight checks for shipping a git release?▼

Pre-flight checks for shipping a git release verify a clean working tree and confirm you are on the correct base branch. These checks prevent merging uncommitted changes or targeting the wrong branch.

How do I generate traceable version bumps for patch, minor, and major releases?▼

Traceable version bumps for patch, minor, and major releases are generated by automating the version increment alongside changelog maintenance. This creates a reproducible release record before opening a PR.

How does automated changelog maintenance work during a release?▼

Automated changelog maintenance during a release works by reviewing code changes, applying the appropriate version bump, and updating the changelog file before committing and pushing to create a merge-ready PR.

Can I run a full release pipeline directly from a feature branch?▼

Yes, you can run a full release pipeline from a feature branch. The workflow handles test execution, quick reviews, version bumps, and PR creation to ensure the release is merge-ready and traceable.

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