Release Preparation

Name: Release Preparation
Author: Skills Guide Bot

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Automates version bumping in pyproject.toml and __init__.py, CHANGELOG updates, and package building. Helps streamline pre-release tasks.

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DevelopmentIntermediate

906/2/2026

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#release#versioning#changelog#build

Our review

Automates the steps to prepare a new release: updating version number, changelog, and building the package.

When to use it

When you need to prepare a new version of a Python package before publishing.

When not to use it

If you're looking for a complete publishing tool (use a CI/CD workflow instead).

Safe

Quality score85/100

The skill only runs standard Python build commands and a targeted rm for cleanup. No exfiltration, no disabling of safety, no obfuscation.

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Prepare version 0.4.1

Prepare a release for version 0.4.1.

Update changelog and build

Run the release preparation steps: update version to 1.0.0, update changelog, and build the package.

This skill automates the steps required to prepare a new version release.

Update Version:
- Ask the user for the new version number (e.g. 0.4.1).
- Update version in pyproject.toml.
- Update __version__ variable in gwexpy/__init__.py if it exists.
Update Changelog:
- Read CHANGELOG.md.
- Create a new header for the new version with the current date.
- Move "Unreleased" changes under this new header.
Build Package:
- Clean old distribution files: rm -rf dist/ build/ *.egg-info.
- Run build command: python -m build.
- Check if correct .tar.gz and .whl files are created in dist/.
Verify:
- (Optional) Run twine check dist/* to verify metadata validation if twine is available.