---
title: "release 4"
description: "Create a full release with changelog, GitHub release, and package publishing."
type: skill
canonical_url: https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com/skills/release-4
source: "Claudary"
difficulty: intermediate
author: "Claude Code Knowledge Pack"
date: 2026-07-10T11:37:36.455Z
license: CC-BY-4.0
attribution: "release 4 — Claudary (https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com/skills/release-4)"
---

# release 4
Create a full release with changelog, GitHub release, and package publishing.

## Overview

Create a full release with changelog, GitHub release, and package publishing.

## Steps


1. Verify the release is ready:
2. Generate release notes:
3. Create the GitHub release:
4. Publish packages if applicable:
5. Update documentation if API changes were made.
6. Notify stakeholders about the release.
7. Merge back to the development branch if using gitflow.

## Format


```
Release: v<version>
Date: <YYYY-MM-DD>
Highlights:
  - <key feature or fix>
```


## Rules

- Never release without passing CI/CD checks.
- Tag format must be `v<semver>` (e.g., v1.2.3).
- Include breaking change migration guides for major versions.

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Source: [Claudary](https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com/skills/release-4) · https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com