Can it handle dependencies between different packages in a monorepo?

Yes, it follows a specific processing order starting with core packages and then updating all dependent framework packages to ensure version alignment.

How is the final versioning verified?

The skill includes a final checklist step to run pnpm version checks, ensuring all package versions are consistent across the ecosystem before the release is finalized.

How does the skill determine whether to bump a Minor or Patch version?

The skill analyzes changelog prefixes: 'Add', 'Change (API)', or 'Rename' trigger a Minor bump, while 'Fix' or internal dependency changes trigger a Patch bump.

Does it support the 'Month DD, YYYY' date format?

Yes, it automatically converts placeholder headers into the standardized release date format required by the repository's documentation standards.

What files does this Claude Code skill modify?

It primarily updates package.json for versioning and CHANGELOG.md for release documentation and date formatting.

Monorepo Release Preparer

Name: Monorepo Release Preparer
Author: open-circle

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates software release preparation by analyzing changelogs, calculating version bumps, and synchronizing package files.

The Monorepo Release Preparer skill streamlines the complex process of managing releases across multi-package repositories. It intelligently scans for unreleased changes, applies semantic versioning rules to determine appropriate version increments, and updates both package.json and CHANGELOG.md files. Specifically optimized for modular architectures, it ensures that updates to core libraries are correctly propagated to framework-specific adapters (like React, Vue, or Svelte), maintaining dependency consistency and standardized documentation across the entire project.

Key Features

01Sequential package update ordering (Core to Frameworks)

02Standardized changelog formatting and date stamping

03Automated changelog scanning for unreleased entries

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05Rule-based semantic versioning (Minor vs. Patch) detection

06Cross-package dependency synchronization

Use Cases

01Ensuring version consistency between core logic and framework wrappers

02Managing complex release cycles for modular JavaScript libraries

03Automating the transition from unreleased notes to production-ready changelogs

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add open-circle/formisch repo-prepare-release

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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