What files does the Release skill update automatically?

It synchronizes versions across package.json, the .claude-plugin/plugin.json manifest, the McpServer config in index.ts, the global marketplace.json, and the project README.md.

Does it verify code quality before publishing a release?

Yes, the skill automatically executes npm build and typecheck commands. If either step fails, the release process is aborted to prevent broken code from being pushed.

Can I include release notes with the command?

Yes, you can provide an optional message that is used for both the Git commit and as a bullet point in the README highlights section.

How does it handle semantic versioning?

Users specify 'patch', 'minor', or 'major' in the command, and the skill calculates the new version number based on the current version found in the plugin's package.json.

Does it handle the final Git push?

Yes, after building and committing the changes with standardized conventional commit types, it automatically pushes the branch to the remote origin.

Brain-Jar Plugin Release Manager

Name: Brain-Jar Plugin Release Manager
Author: designnotdrum

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the end-to-end release lifecycle for brain-jar plugins, including version bumping, building, and Git synchronization.

About

The Release skill for brain-jar provides a streamlined workflow for publishing plugin updates. It handles the complexities of semantic versioning by automatically updating version references across multiple files—including package.json, marketplace manifests, and source code—while ensuring code integrity through mandatory build and typecheck steps. By automating the staging, committing, and pushing processes, this skill ensures consistent release standards and keeps documentation like README highlights perfectly in sync with every new version.

Key Features

Automated semantic versioning for patch, minor, and major releases
1 GitHub stars
Mandatory pre-release validation via automated build and typechecking
Integrated Git workflow with standardized commit messages and remote pushing
Multi-file version synchronization across manifests, source code, and marketplace files
Dynamic README updates including auto-generated feature highlight sections

Use Cases

Rapidly deploying bug fixes to specific brain-jar plugins with a single command
Publishing new features while ensuring version consistency across the entire marketplace
Maintaining up-to-date documentation and release highlights without manual editing

About

Key Features

Automated semantic versioning for patch, minor, and major releases
1 GitHub stars
Mandatory pre-release validation via automated build and typechecking
Integrated Git workflow with standardized commit messages and remote pushing
Multi-file version synchronization across manifests, source code, and marketplace files
Dynamic README updates including auto-generated feature highlight sections

Use Cases

Rapidly deploying bug fixes to specific brain-jar plugins with a single command
Publishing new features while ensuring version consistency across the entire marketplace
Maintaining up-to-date documentation and release highlights without manual editing