slack-announcement

Generates Ark/Marketplace Sprint-based Slack release announcements with docs validation.

6|Updated Nov 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/remiverdiesen/ark-fork --skill slack-announcement
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: slack-announcement
Source: https://github.com/remiverdiesen/ark-fork/tree/main/.claude/skills/slack-announcement
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/remiverdiesen/ark-fork --skill slack-announcement

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns Ark release data into a polished Slack announcement, saving time on manual changelog writing and helping teams communicate updates clearly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Release synthesis: Pulls together user-visible changes from Ark core and the Marketplace into one cohesive post.
  • Theme-based organization: Groups updates into consistent sections so readers can quickly scan what changed.
  • Docs-aware linking: Validates documentation pages and attaches the most relevant links to each feature.
  • Upgrade awareness: Surfaces breaking changes, deprecations, and migration guidance so users know what to do next.
  • Forward-looking context: Adds a “Coming next” section based on the active sprint to show what is in progress.
  • Use case: A product or developer-relations team can ask for a release announcement and get a ready-to-post Slack message instead of assembling notes from multiple repositories.

Quick Start

Ask the slack-announcement skill to create a release announcement for the Ark version range you want, and specify whether you need a full post or a shorter announcement variant.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack-announcement

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Slack release announcement from Ark changelog data?

This Skill generates Slack-ready release announcements by synthesizing Ark release data, validating documentation links, and grouping changes into themed sections for quick scanning.

What's the best way to group release notes for a Slack post?

Group release notes into themed sections to ensure readers can quickly scan what changed. This Skill applies theme-based organization to group Ark updates into consistent, scannable sections.

Can I include upgrade notes and breaking changes in an automated Slack changelog?

Yes, the Skill surfaces breaking changes, deprecations, and migration guidance within the Slack announcement so users know what to do next.

How do I add a coming next sprint update to a Slack release announcement?

Provide active sprint project board context so the Skill can append a forward-looking coming next section showing what is currently in progress.

Does this Slack announcement generator validate documentation links for release notes?

Yes, the Skill is docs-aware and validates documentation pages, attaching the most relevant links to each feature within the Slack announcement.