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name: release-alpha description: Release a stable version (non-beta) - bumps versions in both package.json files, commits, tags, and pushes

Release Stable Version

Use this skill to release a stable (non-beta) version after beta testing is complete.

Version Convention

Stable versions follow semantic versioning: X.Y.Z

• Remove beta suffix when promoting: 3.2.2-beta.8 → 3.2.2
• Or increment version for new release: 3.2.2 → 3.2.3 or 3.3.0

Pre-Flight Checks

1. Ensure you're on main branch and it's up to date
2. Check current version: look at client/package.json version field
3. Determine target version (remove beta suffix or increment)

Release Steps

Step 1: Update Versions

Edit BOTH files to the SAME new version:

• client/package.json - update "version" field
• server/package.json - update "version" field

CRITICAL: Both files must have identical version strings.

Step 2: Commit

Copygit add client/package.json server/package.json
git commit -m "chore: bump version to X.Y.Z"

Step 3: Push to Main

Copygit push origin main

Step 4: Create and Push Tag

The tag MUST match the version with a v prefix:

Copygit tag vX.Y.Z
git push origin vX.Y.Z

Example: Version 3.2.2 → Tag v3.2.2

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Forgetting to update one of the package.json files
• Tag doesn't match version (missing v prefix or typo)
• Pushing tag before pushing commit
• Creating tag on wrong branch
• Leaving beta suffix in version string