# Release

> Tag and release a new gcx version. Use when the user wants to cut a release, tag a version, run the release process, or says "release patch/minor/major".

- Skill: `grafana/release` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add grafana/release`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/grafana/release/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: grafana (https://skillmd.com/u/grafana)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/grafana/release

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# Releasing gcx

Automated via `mise run tag`. Requires `claude` CLI and [`svu`](https://github.com/caarlos0/svu).

```bash
mise run tag -- patch   # or minor, major
```

This generates a changelog entry (via Claude), updates `CHANGELOG.md` and `.release-notes.md`, commits on a `release/vX.Y.Z` branch, and pushes the branch. Then:

1. Open a PR and merge it (the script prints the exact command)
2. After merge, tag the commit on main and push the tag:
   ```bash
   git checkout main && git pull
   git tag v0.X.Y
   git push origin v0.X.Y
   ```

The tag push triggers the GoReleaser workflow.