Project Title

release-it — Automate versioning and package publishing for efficient software development

Overview

Release-it is a versatile CLI tool designed to streamline versioning and package publishing tasks for software projects. It stands out for its ability to handle a wide range of tasks, from bumping versions in package files to publishing to npm and creating GitHub releases, all while being highly configurable and extendable with plugins.

Key Features

Automates version bumping in package files like package.json
Git commit, tag, and push operations
Executes test or build commands using hooks
Creates releases on GitHub or GitLab
Generates changelogs
Publishes to npm
Manages pre-releases
Extends functionality with plugins
Works seamlessly in CI/CD environments

Use Cases

Developers needing to automate version control and publishing for npm packages
Teams looking to standardize release processes across multiple projects
Projects requiring integration with GitHub or GitLab for release management
Software development workflows that benefit from automated testing and building before releases

Advantages

Reduces manual errors and saves time by automating repetitive tasks
Offers a high degree of customization to fit various project needs
Integrates well with existing CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment
Supports plugins for additional functionality, such as managing non-standard version files

Limitations / Considerations

Primarily designed for JavaScript/Node.js projects, which may limit its applicability for other languages
Requires initial setup and understanding of configuration options for optimal use
May have a learning curve for new users unfamiliar with CLI tools or semantic versioning

Semantic Release: A fully automated version management tool that differs in its focus on continuous integration environments.
Standard Version: A tool that automates versioning and changelog generation, but with less emphasis on customizability compared to release-it.

Basic Information

GitHub: release-it GitHub repository
Stars: 8,654
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-10-01

📊 Project Information

Project Name: release-it
GitHub URL: https://github.com/release-it/release-it
Programming Language: JavaScript
⭐ Stars: 8,654
🍴 Forks: 545
📅 Created: 2014-01-15
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-10-01

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