Release-it
Automate versioning and package publishing, manage releases effortlessly across projects.
Release-it is built in JavaScript, distributed under the MIT License, 8.9k GitHub stars, latest release 19.2.4.
When to use Release-it
Release-it is listed here as a DevOps project. The directory calls out Automated versioning, Package publishing, Changelog generation as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Release-it include Git releases, Custom release scripts.
Besides DevOps, this page also files Release-it under Tools, Version Control.
Release-it compared with
Records in this directory name standard-version, semantic-release as products people compare with Release-it. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Release-it replaces each of them.
Open-source projects that mention Release-it are collected on a separate alternatives page.
What the Release-it stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 8.9k GitHub stars, 559 forks, 50 open issues, latest tracked release 19.2.4. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- JavaScript
- Latest Release
- 19.2.4
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of Release-it
- Automated versioning
- Package publishing
- Changelog generation
- Git releases
- Custom release scripts
Recorded alternatives to Release-it
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Release-it resources
Release-it on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Release-it?
Automate versioning and package publishing, manage releases effortlessly across projects. This directory highlights Automated versioning, Package publishing, Changelog generation.
Is Release-it free to use?
Release-it is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists Automated versioning, Package publishing, Changelog generation among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Release-it written in, and what is the latest release?
Release-it is written primarily in JavaScript. The latest release tracked on this page is 19.2.4.
How widely is Release-it used on GitHub?
Release-it has about 8.9k GitHub stars. It also has about 559 forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
Where can I see open-source alternatives to Release-it?
Open-source projects that list Release-it are collected at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/release-it. Named comparisons on this page include standard-version, semantic-release.
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