Semantic Versioning Manager
Automates semantic versioning for software packages by managing version numbers and generating changelogs.
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Key features
- Adheres to the 'Keep a Changelog' format for clear and structured release notes.
- Enforces a mandatory Slack notification workflow to announce new releases.
- Automates updates for VERSION files and generates corresponding CHANGELOG entries.
- Provides clear guidance on applying MAJOR, MINOR, and PATCH version changes.
- Automatically links releases to GitHub feedback issues and notifies the original author.
Use cases
- Closing the loop on user feedback by automatically notifying reporters upon release.
- Releasing a new package version after implementing changes, features, or bug fixes.
- Standardizing the versioning and changelog generation process across a project.
FAQ
How does this skill improve my development workflow?
It streamlines your release process by eliminating manual version updates and changelog writing. It enforces consistency, improves team communication with automated Slack notifications, and reduces the risk of human error during releases.
What does the Semantic Versioning Manager skill do?
This skill automates the entire semantic versioning process for your software packages. It updates VERSION files, generates structured changelogs based on the 'Keep a Changelog' format, and ensures release announcements are made via a mandatory Slack workflow.
What are its key capabilities?
It automatically updates VERSION files and generates CHANGELOG entries. It can also link releases to GitHub feedback issues, notify the original author, and enforces a mandatory Slack notification workflow to announce all new versions to your team.
When should I use this skill?
Use this skill whenever you need to release a new version of a software package. It's designed to be used after you've committed code changes and need to correctly increment the version number (MAJOR, MINOR, or PATCH) and document those changes.
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