semantic-release

semantic‑release automates the entire package release process. It reads commit messages, determines the appropriate next version according to Semantic Versioning, generates release notes, and publishes the package to the configured distribution channel. By relying on a formal commit‑message convention, it removes manual version bumping and changelog maintenance.

The tool is aimed at developers who maintain libraries or applications and want a repeatable, CI‑integrated release workflow. It supports any package manager or language through a plugin system and can be configured with shareable presets, allowing teams to enforce consistent versioning and notification practices across projects.

Key features include automatic version calculation, changelog generation, multi‑channel publishing (such as npm dist‑tags), and optional support for package provenance to improve supply‑chain security. The CLI is stable and can be incorporated into existing CI pipelines without additional manual steps.