mcp-github-project-manager

# Release Process This document outlines the process for creating new releases of the MCP GitHub Project Manager. ## Release Process ### 1. Preparation Before releasing, ensure: - All tests pass: `npm test` - Documentation is up-to-date - Changes are properly documented in CHANGELOG.md - All code changes have been reviewed and merged ### 2. Update Version Use the automated release script: ```bash npm run release ``` This script will: 1. Run tests to verify everything works 2. Prompt for the version type (patch, minor, major) 3. Update the version in package.json 4. Build the project 5. Publish to npm 6. Create a git tag and push to the repository ### 3. Manual Release Steps If you prefer to release manually: ```bash # Update version npm version patch # or minor or major # Build npm run build # Publish to npm npm publish # Push changes and tags git push && git push --tags ``` ## Version Guidelines - **Patch (0.0.x)**: Bug fixes and minor changes that don't affect compatibility - **Minor (0.x.0)**: New features added in a backwards-compatible manner - **Major (x.0.0)**: Breaking changes that aren't backwards-compatible ## Post-Release After releasing: 1. Update the GitHub release with release notes 2. Announce the release in relevant channels 3. Update documentation site if applicable 4. Monitor for any issues with the new release ## Hotfixes For urgent fixes: 1. Create a hotfix branch from the release tag 2. Apply the fix and test thoroughly 3. Update version with a patch increase 4. Publish and tag as above 5. Merge the hotfix back to main/development branches