release-extension

name	release-extension
description	Walk through cutting a browser-extension release — bump manifest, build for Chrome / Firefox / Edge, zip artefacts, optionally run E2E, submit to stores.

release-extension

A checklist for releasing packages/extension-browser/ to the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons (AMO), and Edge Add-ons. The extension is private in package.json so the npm-side semver still matters for in-repo tooling; the actual user-facing artefacts are the per-browser zips.

The release-pilot agent owns the broader release coordination; this skill is the contributor-facing checklist.

When to use

• After a PR has been merged that warrants a new extension release (UX-visible bug fix, new feature, signed message-format change).
• When version-impact flagged the extension as needing a bump.

Prerequisites

• The bump kind decision (major / minor / patch) — run version-impact first.
• Chrome Web Store, AMO, and Edge dashboards credentials kept out of the repo.
• pnpm available; node version per the root .nvmrc (if present).

What it does

Walks the seven release steps in order. The skill lists them; the contributor executes them.

1. Bump the version

Edit packages/extension-browser/package.json and update version. The build step propagates this into the per-browser manifest.json.

2. Update the CHANGELOG

Append to packages/extension-browser/CHANGELOG.md:

## <new-version> — YYYY-MM-DD

### Added / Changed / Fixed

- ...

One line per bullet, plain factual ND-readable copy.

3. Run the build for each target

pnpm --filter @neurodock/extension-browser build:chrome
pnpm --filter @neurodock/extension-browser build:firefox
pnpm --filter @neurodock/extension-browser build:edge

Each command produces a target-specific bundle under packages/extension-browser/dist/<target>/.

4. Zip the artefacts

pnpm --filter @neurodock/extension-browser zip

Produces packages/extension-browser/dist/neurodock-<target>-<version>.zip for each browser.

5. Run E2E (if available)

pnpm --filter @neurodock/extension-browser test:e2e

The E2E suite exercises the side-panel, popup, right-click translate, and the native-host bridge. Recent regressions (commits 615c54a, f948e63) were caught by manual Gmail testing — automate them here when the suite grows.

6. Tag the release

git tag extension-browser/<new-version>
git push origin extension-browser/<new-version>

7. Submit to stores

For each browser, upload the matching zip via the relevant dashboard:

• Chrome Web Store — Developer Dashboard
• Firefox Add-ons (AMO) — Developer Hub
• Edge Add-ons — Partner Center

Each store does its own review; expect 1–7 days. Track status with release-pilot.

Post-release

• Confirm install from each store on a clean profile before announcing.
• Update screenshots in packages/extension-browser/store/ if the UI changed.
• Note the version in the root CHANGELOG.md under the next repo-wide release entry.

Limitations

• Store reviews are out of our control. A blocked review needs human follow-up; the skill cannot resolve it.
• The skill assumes the build scripts above exist; if a target is added or removed, update both package.json and this checklist.
• No automated upload to stores in v0.1.0 — every submission is manual.
• The release-pilot agent owns rollout comms; this skill stops at "submitted".

Voice

Treat this as a procedure. List the steps; do not editorialise about how exciting the release is. If a step fails (build, zip, E2E, store upload), stop and surface the exact error — do not paper over it.