Release

Name: Release
Author: getsentry

getsentry/sentry-javascript

12 installs
8.7k repo stars
Updated August 4, 2026
getsentry/sentry-javascript

release prepares a new sentry-javascript SDK version release.

About

The release skill follows docs/publishing-a-release.md to ship sentry-javascript versions. Start on develop with latest changes stashing if needed, run yarn changelog, pick semver from CHANGELOG top, branch prepare-release/VERSION, insert formatted changelog entry without removing history, commit meta(changelog) message, push, and remind user to open PR targeting master. First-time SDK releases also follow new-sdk-release-checklist.md. Key verification commands include yarn lint, yarn test, and yarn build:dev before handoff. Release branch prepare-release/VERSION off develop. yarn changelog generates entry content. Updates CHANGELOG.md preserving prior versions. PR targets master after push, not direct publish. First-time releases use new-sdk-release-checklist.md. prepare-release branch with changelog ready for master PR. User prepares SDK release or updates changelog for version. SDK maintainers cutting semver releases. Ship-phase launch work cutting sentry-javascript semver releases. Deploy subphase fits changelog and release branch prep.

Release branch prepare-release/VERSION off develop.
yarn changelog generates entry content.
Updates CHANGELOG.md preserving prior versions.
PR targets master after push, not direct publish.
First-time releases use new-sdk-release-checklist.md.

Release by the numbers

12 all-time installs (skills.sh)
Ranked #179 of 248 Release Management skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)

At a glance

release capabilities & compatibility

Capabilities: release process steps 1 through 8 · key commands lint test build
Works with: github · sentry
Use cases: ci cd · devops

From the docs

What release says it does

prepare-release/VERSION

SKILL.md

npx skills add https://github.com/getsentry/sentry-javascript --skill release

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Installs	12
repo stars	★ 8.7k
Last updated	August 4, 2026
Repository	getsentry/sentry-javascript ↗

How do I release sentry-javascript SDK?

Prepare sentry-javascript SDK releases with changelog, version branch, and PR to master.

Who is it for?

SDK maintainers cutting semver releases.

Skip if: Skip for patch fixes unrelated to release process.

When should I use this skill?

User prepares SDK release or updates changelog for version.

What you get

prepare-release branch with changelog ready for master PR.

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

Release Process

See docs/publishing-a-release.md for full details.

Steps

1. Ensure you're on develop with latest changes. Stash any unsaved work with git stash -u if needed. 2. Run yarn changelog (use yarn changelog | pbcopy to copy output). 3. Decide on a version per semver. Check the top of CHANGELOG.md for the current version. 4. Create branch prepare-release/VERSION off develop. 5. Update CHANGELOG.md — add the new version entry with the changelog output. See the "Updating the Changelog" section in docs/publishing-a-release.md for formatting details. Do not remove existing entries. 6. Commit: meta(changelog): Update changelog for VERSION 7. Push the branch and remind the user to open a PR targeting master. 8. If you were on a different branch, checkout back and git stash pop if needed.