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Release Executor

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Executes approved release plans. Modes: Execute release · Verify release · Rollback release · Close release. Creates snapshots, applies file changes, closes IMP items, updates release log, runs verification, runs automated Stage 13 close-out. Requires an approved plan with Dry-Run Record. Triggers: "execute the release", "deploy v[X.Y]", "ship v[X.Y]", "verify the release", "rollback v[X.Y]", "go live with v[X.Y]", "close the release", "finalize v[X.Y]", "stage 13 close", "run the close-out", "automated close-out".
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What this skill does

Release Executor is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/release-executor/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Release Executor Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 196,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/release-executor
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/release-executor/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/release-executor/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/release-executor/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/release-executor/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\release-executor\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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The ClaudSkills desktop app installs any skill directly into ~/.claude/skills/ with one click — no terminal required. Pro starts at $9/mo or $149 lifetime.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Release Executor Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/release-executor/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Release Executor skill do?
Executes approved release plans. Modes: Execute release · Verify release · Rollback release · Close release. Creates snapshots, applies file changes, closes IMP items, updates release log, runs verification, runs automated Stage 13 close-out. Requires an approved plan with Dry-Run Record. Triggers: "execute the release", "deploy v[X.Y]", "ship v[X.Y]", "verify the release", "rollback v[X.Y]", "go live with v[X.Y]", "close the release", "finalize v[X.Y]", "stage 13 close", "run the close-out", "automated close-out".
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Release Executor skill?
Use Release Executor when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Release Executor" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Release Executor skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Release Executor is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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cody-hutson. (2026). Release Executor [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/release-executor/
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@misc{release-executor-2026,
  author    = {cody-hutson},
  title     = {Release Executor [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/release-executor/}
}

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