Why do I need a specific skill for releasing plugins?

Releasing a Claude Code plugin requires keeping multiple version files in sync, managing Git tags, and creating migration scripts. This skill automates those repetitive tasks to prevent manual errors.

Does this skill handle version incrementing?

Yes, it automatically calculates the next patch version and updates both package.json and plugin.json files accordingly during the release process.

Can I use this if I work directly on the main branch?

Yes, while the skill is optimized for branch-based development, it includes a simplified Main-Only workflow for smaller projects.

What happens if my tests fail during the release process?

The skill includes a mandatory test step. If tests fail, the process stops immediately, ensuring you never release broken code to your users.

Does it support changelog management?

Absolutely. It verifies that CHANGELOG.md is updated before tagging to ensure your project's version history remains accurate and helpful.

Claude Plugin Release Manager

Name: Claude Plugin Release Manager
Author: cowwoc

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the end-to-end release lifecycle for Claude Code plugins, including versioning, tagging, and migration script generation.

The Release Claude Code Plugin skill streamlines the complex process of publishing new versions of Claude Code plugins. It ensures strict version consistency across package.json and plugin.json files, automates Git branching and tagging workflows, and automatically generates required migration scripts. By enforcing a standardized release pattern with built-in test verification, it prevents common errors like version mismatches or broken main branches, making it an essential tool for maintainers of AI agent capabilities looking for professional-grade release management.

Key Features

01Automated version synchronization between package.json and plugin.json

02Integrated test execution to ensure code quality before every release

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04Standardized CHANGELOG.md management for transparent version history

05Seamless Git workflow management including merges, tagging, and branch cleanup

06Automatic generation of version-specific migration scripts and registry entries

Use Cases

01Publishing a stable version of a Claude Code plugin after a development sprint

02Standardizing release procedures across a team of plugin developers

03Setting up automated versioning and migration paths for evolving AI agents

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cowwoc/cat release-plugin

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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