# Semantic Versioning

> Configuring release versions, package numbering schemes, and tracking dependency compatibilities.

- Skill: `lord1egypt/semantic-versioning-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add lord1egypt/semantic-versioning-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/lord1egypt/semantic-versioning-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT license
- Author: Lord1Egypt (https://skillmd.com/u/lord1egypt)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/lord1egypt/semantic-versioning-2

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# Semantic Versioning

## Overview
Semantic Versioning (SemVer) enforces version numbers based on a MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH structure.

## When to Use This Skill
Use to manage package tag updates and coordinate dependency updates across python requirements.

## Quick Start (with runnable code examples)

```python
# SemVer layout:
# MAJOR version for incompatible API changes
# MINOR version for adding backward-compatible functionality
# PATCH version for backward-compatible bug fixes
# Example: 2.1.4 -> Next minor change -> 2.2.0
```

## Advanced Usage
Script automation hooks to auto-increment package versions using git tags or package manifests.

## Key References
- [Semantic Versioning 2.0.0](https://semver.org/)

## Dependencies
- None