github-release-swarm
Orchestrate complex software releases using AI swarms that handle everything from changelog generation to multi-platform deployment. Use for release planning, automated versioning, artifact building, progressive deployment, and multi-repo releases.
Best use case
github-release-swarm is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Orchestrate complex software releases using AI swarms that handle everything from changelog generation to multi-platform deployment. Use for release planning, automated versioning, artifact building, progressive deployment, and multi-repo releases.
Teams using github-release-swarm should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/release-swarm/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How github-release-swarm Compares
| Feature / Agent | github-release-swarm | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Orchestrate complex software releases using AI swarms that handle everything from changelog generation to multi-platform deployment. Use for release planning, automated versioning, artifact building, progressive deployment, and multi-repo releases.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Github Release Swarm
## Overview
Orchestrate complex software releases using AI swarms. This skill handles release planning, automated versioning, changelog generation, artifact building, progressive deployment, and multi-repo release coordination.
## Quick Start
```bash
# Get last release tag
LAST_TAG=$(gh release list --limit 1 --json tagName -q '.[0].tagName')
# Get commits since last release
gh api repos/owner/repo/compare/${LAST_TAG}...HEAD --jq '.commits[].commit.message'
# Get merged PRs since last release
gh pr list --state merged --base main --json number,title,labels,mergedAt
# Create release
gh release create v2.0.0 --title "Release v2.0.0" --notes "..."
```
## When to Use
- Planning and coordinating major releases
- Automated changelog generation
- Multi-platform artifact building
- Progressive deployment strategies
- Multi-repository release coordination
- Hotfix automation
## Version History
- **1.0.0** (2025-01-02): Initial release - converted from release-swarm agent
## Sub-Skills
- [Best Practices](best-practices/SKILL.md)
## Sub-Skills
- [Release Agents](release-agents/SKILL.md)
- [1. Release Planning (+4)](1-release-planning/SKILL.md)
- [Release Configuration](release-configuration/SKILL.md)
- [Progressive Deployment](progressive-deployment/SKILL.md)
- [Swarm Coordination (+1)](swarm-coordination/SKILL.md)
- [GitHub Actions Workflow](github-actions-workflow/SKILL.md)
- [Hotfix Process (+1)](hotfix-process/SKILL.md)Related Skills
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