tag-release

name	tag-release
description	Create a release tag based on accumulated changelog fragments. Run when ready to cut a release.
disable-model-invocation	true

Create Release Tag

Create a semantic version tag based on accumulated changelog fragments.

When to Use

Run this skill when:

• Multiple PRs have been merged with changelog fragments
• You're ready to cut a release
• After the /prd-done workflow completes (not during it)

Workflow

Step 1: Analyze

Run the analysis script bundled with this skill:

bash analyze.sh

If the script fails (non-zero exit) or the output contains ERROR=true, show the MESSAGE to the user and stop.

If the output contains NO_FRAGMENTS=true, inform the user there's nothing to release and stop.

Step 2: Propose Version

Present the script output to the user:

1. Current version (CURRENT_VERSION)
2. Fragments found (the FRAGMENTS list with their types)
3. Proposed next version (PROPOSED_VERSION) based on bump type (BUMP_TYPE)
4. Ask for confirmation or allow override

Step 3: Handle [skip ci]

If SKIP_CI=true, inform the user that tagging HEAD would prevent the release workflow from running. Create a preparation commit:

git commit --allow-empty -m "chore: prepare release [version]"
git push origin HEAD

Step 4: Create and Push Tag

After confirmation:

git tag -a [version] -m "[Brief description summarizing the fragments]"
git push origin [version]

Step 5: Confirm Success

Show the user:

1. The tag created
2. The tag URL on GitHub (if applicable)
3. Note that CI/CD will generate release notes from the fragments

Guidelines

• Don't run during PR workflow: This is a separate release activity
• Review fragments first: Make sure all fragments are accurate before tagging
• Use semantic versioning: Follow semver strictly based on fragment types
• Brief tag message: Summarize the release in 1-2 sentences
• Never tag [skip ci] commits: Always create a preparation commit first