ship

Automate the ship workflow from branch detection to PR creation.

10|3|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/olaafrossi/FoamPilot --skill ship-olaafrossi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ship
Source: https://github.com/olaafrossi/FoamPilot/tree/main/.claude/skills/ship
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/olaafrossi/FoamPilot --skill ship-olaafrossi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ship work from feature branches by automating base-branch detection, testing, version bumps, changelog updates, and PR creation so you can ship confidently without manual handoffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects base branch and merges changes after successful tests
  • Bumps VERSION, updates CHANGELOG, commits, and pushes
  • Creates PRs and notifies reviewers, with proactive guidance on next steps
  • Proactively suggests ship/deploy actions when code is ready

Quick Start

Tell the tool to start the ship workflow on your current branch.

Frequently Asked Questions about ship

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

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How do I automate my git workflow from branch detection to PR creation?

Automating your git workflow from branch detection to PR creation is handled by coordinating tests, version bumps, changelog updates, commits, and pushes on the triggered branch. It orchestrates these steps and reports status through your VCS integration.

Can I automatically bump versions and update changelogs before opening a pull request?

Yes, you can automatically bump versions and update changelogs before opening a pull request. The workflow detects the base branch, merges changes after successful tests, bumps the VERSION file, updates the CHANGELOG, commits, and pushes the updates.

What is the best way to automate release notes and notify reviewers when code is ready to ship?

Automating release notes and notifying reviewers when code is ready to ship is achieved by creating PRs and proactively notifying reviewers. The workflow provides proactive guidance on next steps and suggests ship or deploy actions once tests pass.

Does this ship workflow require manual handoffs to merge feature branches into the base branch?

No, the ship workflow does not require manual handoffs to merge feature branches into the base branch. It automatically detects the base branch and merges your feature branch changes after confirming that your test suite has passed successfully.

How do I start the end-to-end ship workflow on my current feature branch?

To start the end-to-end ship workflow on your current feature branch, simply tell the tool to initiate the process. It will then automatically run tests, update versions and changelogs, push commits, and create the pull request.