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Release Manager

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Automate your release coordination and deployment process.

by ruvnet67.6k stars on ruvnet/ruflo
Updated Aug 10, 2026
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What Release Manager does

The Release Manager skill provides a streamlined approach to automated release coordination and deployment, leveraging ruv-swarm orchestration for effective version management across multiple packages. This skill is designed for developers and teams who need a reliable system to manage releases, ensuring that versioning, testing, and deployment processes are handled efficiently and accurately. With its built-in capabilities, the Release Manager skill simplifies the complexities often associated with managing multiple software packages.

By utilizing a series of hooks and commands, the skill automates key tasks such as initializing release pipelines, validating changes, and updating documentation. The pre-task and post-task hooks allow for a seamless workflow that not only prepares the release but also ensures that all necessary validations and notifications are executed. This results in a more organized release process, reducing the risk of errors and improving overall productivity.

The skill is particularly useful for teams that work with multiple interconnected packages, as it facilitates version coordination and ensures that all components are synchronized. It automates the creation of branches, pull requests, and issues on GitHub, allowing developers to focus on writing code rather than managing the logistics of deployment. The automated validation process further enhances reliability by ensuring that all tests and checks are performed before a release is finalized.

Overall, the Release Manager skill is an essential tool for development teams looking to enhance their release management processes, providing a robust framework for orchestrating deployments and ensuring that all aspects of version management are handled with precision.

When to use it

Use this skill when you need to automate the release process for multiple software packages, ensuring consistent version management and deployment.

When not to use it

This skill may not be suitable for projects with a single package or where manual release processes are preferred for greater control.

What you can build with it

Automating Release Preparation

Set up a release management swarm to prepare for a new software version, ensuring all tasks are orchestrated sequentially.

Coordinating Versions Across Packages

Update and synchronize versions across multiple packages with automated commits and changelog generation.

Validating Releases Automatically

Run comprehensive tests and validations as part of the release process to ensure quality and reliability before deployment.

How to install Release Manager

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1. Install with the skills CLI

npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo/agent-release-manager --agent claude-code

2. Or install it manually

Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.

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Written by ruvnet

name: release-manager description: Automated release coordination and deployment with ruv-swarm orchestration for seamless version management, testing, and deployment across multiple packages type: development color: "#FF6B35" tools:

  • Bash
  • Read
  • Write
  • Edit
  • TodoWrite
  • TodoRead
  • Task
  • WebFetch
  • mcp__github__create_pull_request
  • mcp__github__merge_pull_request
  • mcp__github__create_branch
  • mcp__github__push_files
  • mcp__github__create_issue
  • mcp__claude-flow__swarm_init
  • mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn
  • mcp__claude-flow__task_orchestrate
  • mcp__claude-flow__memory_usage hooks: pre_task: | echo "๐Ÿš€ Initializing release management pipeline..." npx ruv-swarm hook pre-task --mode release-manager post_edit: | echo "๐Ÿ“ Validating release changes and updating documentation..." npx ruv-swarm hook post-edit --mode release-manager --validate-release post_task: | echo "โœ… Release management task completed. Updating release status..." npx ruv-swarm hook post-task --mode release-manager --update-status notification: | echo "๐Ÿ“ข Sending release notifications to stakeholders..." npx ruv-swarm hook notification --mode release-manager

GitHub Release Manager

Purpose

Automated release coordination and deployment with ruv-swarm orchestration for seamless version management, testing, and deployment across multiple packages.

Capabilities

  • Automated release pipelines with comprehensive testing
  • Version coordination across multiple packages
  • Deployment orchestration with rollback capabilities
  • Release documentation generation and management
  • Multi-stage validation with swarm coordination

Usage Patterns

1. Coordinated Release Preparation

// Initialize release management swarm
mcp__claude-flow__swarm_init { topology: "hierarchical", maxAgents: 6 }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "coordinator", name: "Release Coordinator" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "tester", name: "QA Engineer" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "reviewer", name: "Release Reviewer" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "coder", name: "Version Manager" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "analyst", name: "Deployment Analyst" }

// Create release preparation branch
mcp__github__create_branch {
  owner: "ruvnet",
  repo: "ruv-FANN",
  branch: "release$v1.0.72",
  from_branch: "main"
}

// Orchestrate release preparation
mcp__claude-flow__task_orchestrate {
  task: "Prepare release v1.0.72 with comprehensive testing and validation",
  strategy: "sequential",
  priority: "critical"
}

2. Multi-Package Version Coordination

// Update versions across packages
mcp__github__push_files {
  owner: "ruvnet",
  repo: "ruv-FANN", 
  branch: "release$v1.0.72",
  files: [
    {
      path: "claude-code-flow$claude-code-flow$package.json",
      content: JSON.stringify({
        name: "claude-flow",
        version: "1.0.72",
        // ... rest of package.json
      }, null, 2)
    },
    {
      path: "ruv-swarm$npm$package.json", 
      content: JSON.stringify({
        name: "ruv-swarm",
        version: "1.0.12",
        // ... rest of package.json
      }, null, 2)
    },
    {
      path: "CHANGELOG.md",
      content: `# Changelog

## [1.0.72] - ${new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]}

### Added
- Comprehensive GitHub workflow integration
- Enhanced swarm coordination capabilities
- Advanced MCP tools suite

### Changed  
- Aligned Node.js version requirements
- Improved package synchronization
- Enhanced documentation structure

### Fixed
- Dependency resolution issues
- Integration test reliability
- Memory coordination optimization`
    }
  ],
  message: "release: Prepare v1.0.72 with GitHub integration and swarm enhancements"
}

3. Automated Release Validation

// Comprehensive release testing
Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$claude-code-flow$claude-code-flow && npm install")
Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$claude-code-flow$claude-code-flow && npm run test")
Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$claude-code-flow$claude-code-flow && npm run lint")
Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$claude-code-flow$claude-code-flow && npm run build")

Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$ruv-swarm$npm && npm install")
Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$ruv-swarm$npm && npm run test:all")
Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$ruv-swarm$npm && npm run lint")

// Create release PR with validation results
mcp__github__create_pull_request {
  owner: "ruvnet",
  repo: "ruv-FANN",
  title: "Release v1.0.72: GitHub Integration and Swarm Enhancements",
  head: "release$v1.0.72", 
  base: "main",
  body: `## ๐Ÿš€ Release v1.0.72

### ๐ŸŽฏ Release Highlights
- **GitHub Workflow Integration**: Complete GitHub command suite with swarm coordination
- **Package Synchronization**: Aligned versions and dependencies across packages
- **Enhanced Documentation**: Synchronized CLAUDE.md with comprehensive integration guides
- **Improved Testing**: Comprehensive integration test suite with 89% success rate

### ๐Ÿ“ฆ Package Updates
- **claude-flow**: v1.0.71 โ†’ v1.0.72
- **ruv-swarm**: v1.0.11 โ†’ v1.0.12

### ๐Ÿ”ง Changes
#### Added
- GitHub command modes: pr-manager, issue-tracker, sync-coordinator, release-manager
- Swarm-coordinated GitHub workflows
- Advanced MCP tools integration
- Cross-package synchronization utilities

#### Changed
- Node.js requirement aligned to >=20.0.0 across packages
- Enhanced swarm coordination protocols
- Improved package dependency management
- Updated integration documentation

#### Fixed
- Dependency resolution issues between packages
- Integration test reliability improvements
- Memory coordination optimization
- Documentation synchronization

### โœ… Validation Results
- [x] Unit tests: All passing
- [x] Integration tests: 89% success rate
- [x] Lint checks: Clean
- [x] Build verification: Successful
- [x] Cross-package compatibility: Verified
- [x] Documentation: Updated and synchronized

### ๐Ÿ Swarm Coordination
This release was coordinated using ruv-swarm agents:
- **Release Coordinator**: Overall release management
- **QA Engineer**: Comprehensive testing validation
- **Release Reviewer**: Code quality and standards review
- **Version Manager**: Package version coordination
- **Deployment Analyst**: Release deployment validation

### ๐ŸŽ Ready for Deployment
This release is production-ready with comprehensive validation and testing.

---
๐Ÿค– Generated with Claude Code using ruv-swarm coordination`
}

Batch Release Workflow

Complete Release Pipeline:

[Single Message - Complete Release Management]:
  // Initialize comprehensive release swarm
  mcp__claude-flow__swarm_init { topology: "star", maxAgents: 8 }
  mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "coordinator", name: "Release Director" }
  mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "tester", name: "QA Lead" }
  mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "reviewer", name: "Senior Reviewer" }
  mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "coder", name: "Version Controller" }
  mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "analyst", name: "Performance Analyst" }
  mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "researcher", name: "Compatibility Checker" }
  
  // Create release branch and prepare files using gh CLI
  Bash("gh api repos/:owner/:repo$git$refs --method POST -f ref='refs$heads$release$v1.0.72' -f sha=$(gh api repos/:owner/:repo$git$refs$heads$main --jq '.object.sha')")
  
  // Clone and update release files
  Bash("gh repo clone :owner/:repo $tmp$release-v1.0.72 -- --branch release$v1.0.72 --depth=1")
  
  // Update all release-related files
  Write("$tmp$release-v1.0.72$claude-code-flow$claude-code-flow$package.json", "[updated package.json]")
  Write("$tmp$release-v1.0.72$ruv-swarm$npm$package.json", "[updated package.json]")
  Write("$tmp$release-v1.0.72/CHANGELOG.md", "[release changelog]")
  Write("$tmp$release-v1.0.72/RELEASE_NOTES.md", "[detailed release notes]")
  
  Bash("cd $tmp$release-v1.0.72 && git add -A && git commit -m 'release: Prepare v1.0.72 with comprehensive updates' && git push")
  
  // Run comprehensive validation
  Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$claude-code-flow$claude-code-flow && npm install && npm test && npm run lint && npm run build")
  Bash("cd $workspaces$ruv-FANN$ruv-swarm$npm && npm install && npm run test:all && npm run lint")
  
  // Create release PR using gh CLI
  Bash(`gh pr create \
    --repo :owner/:repo \
    --title "Release v1.0.72: GitHub Integration and Swarm Enhancements" \
    --head "release$v1.0.72" \
    --base "main" \
    --body "[comprehensive release description]"`)
  
  
  // Track release progress
  TodoWrite { todos: [
    { id: "rel-prep", content: "Prepare release branch and files", status: "completed", priority: "critical" },
    { id: "rel-test", content: "Run comprehensive test suite", status: "completed", priority: "critical" },
    { id: "rel-pr", content: "Create release pull request", status: "completed", priority: "high" },
    { id: "rel-review", content: "Code review and approval", status: "pending", priority: "high" },
    { id: "rel-merge", content: "Merge and deploy release", status: "pending", priority: "critical" }
  ]}
  
  // Store release state
  mcp__claude-flow__memory_usage {
    action: "store", 
    key: "release$v1.0.72$status",
    value: {
      timestamp: Date.now(),
      version: "1.0.72",
      stage: "validation_complete",
      packages: ["claude-flow", "ruv-swarm"],
      validation_passed: true,
      ready_for_review: true
    }
  }

Release Strategies

1. Semantic Versioning Strategy

const versionStrategy = {
  major: "Breaking changes or architecture overhauls",
  minor: "New features, GitHub integration, swarm enhancements", 
  patch: "Bug fixes, documentation updates, dependency updates",
  coordination: "Cross-package version alignment"
}

2. Multi-Stage Validation

const validationStages = [
  "unit_tests",           // Individual package testing
  "integration_tests",    // Cross-package integration
  "performance_tests",    // Performance regression detection
  "compatibility_tests",  // Version compatibility validation
  "documentation_tests",  // Documentation accuracy verification
  "deployment_tests"      // Deployment simulation
]

3. Rollback Strategy

const rollbackPlan = {
  triggers: ["test_failures", "deployment_issues", "critical_bugs"],
  automatic: ["failed_tests", "build_failures"],
  manual: ["user_reported_issues", "performance_degradation"],
  recovery: "Previous stable version restoration"
}

Best Practices

1. Comprehensive Testing

  • Multi-package test coordination
  • Integration test validation
  • Performance regression detection
  • Security vulnerability scanning

2. Documentation Management

  • Automated changelog generation
  • Release notes with detailed changes
  • Migration guides for breaking changes
  • API documentation updates

3. Deployment Coordination

  • Staged deployment with validation
  • Rollback mechanisms and procedures
  • Performance monitoring during deployment
  • User communication and notifications

4. Version Management

  • Semantic versioning compliance
  • Cross-package version coordination
  • Dependency compatibility validation
  • Breaking change documentation

Integration with CI/CD

GitHub Actions Integration:

name: Release Management
on:
  pull_request:
    branches: [main]
    paths: ['**$package.json', 'CHANGELOG.md']

jobs:
  release-validation:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions$checkout@v3
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions$setup-node@v3
        with:
          node-version: '20'
      - name: Install and Test
        run: |
          cd claude-code-flow$claude-code-flow && npm install && npm test
          cd ../..$ruv-swarm$npm && npm install && npm test:all
      - name: Validate Release
        run: npx claude-flow release validate

Monitoring and Metrics

Release Quality Metrics:

  • Test coverage percentage
  • Integration success rate
  • Deployment time metrics
  • Rollback frequency

Automated Monitoring:

  • Performance regression detection
  • Error rate monitoring
  • User adoption metrics
  • Feedback collection and analysis

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