[masterbots.ai] Tools Exploration: Automate Release Changelogs

[gaboesquivel]

We are exploring options to enhance our release automation process on GitHub, specifically aiming to automate the inclusion of changelogs in our release tags. These changelogs should dynamically generate from commits made during the release cycle.

Current Tools Considered

1. Semantic Release - Automates the versioning and package publishing process based on semantic versioning. Highly configurable and integrates well with CI/CD pipelines.
2. Release It! - A CLI tool for automating versioning and package publishing. Known for its customization and plugins that can help in generating logs and other release artifacts.
3. Semantic Release Action - GitHub Action to simplify running Semantic Release in CI/CD workflows, making it easier to integrate with GitHub Actions specifically.

Requirements

• Automated Changelogs: Each release should automatically include a changelog generated from the commits since the last release.
• Integration with Existing CI/CD: The solution should seamlessly integrate with our existing GitHub Actions workflow.
• Customizability: Ability to customize the changelog format and release process.

Expected Outcomes

• A streamlined release process that automatically updates the package version, publishes the package, and tags the release with a comprehensive changelog.
• Reduced manual overhead in release management, ensuring accuracy and consistency in versioning and changelog documentation.

Discussion Points

• Determine which tool best meets our needs in terms of features, ease of integration, and customization.
• Assess any potential impacts on our current workflow, including necessary changes or additions to our CI/CD pipeline.

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