version-bump

version-bump is an open-source integrations skill for Claude Code, published by thedotmack. Its author describes it as: “Automated semantic versioning and release workflow for Claude Code plugins. Handles version increments across package.json, marketplace.json, plugin.json manifests, build verification, git tagging, GitHub releases, an…”. The project has 91k stars on GitHub and is available under the Apache-2.0 license. Add it to your setup with `/plugin marketplace add thedotmack/claude-mem`.

What version-bump does

**IMPORTANT:** Plan and write detailed release notes before starting.

Installation

Add version-bump to your agent with:

/plugin marketplace add thedotmack/claude-mem

Always review a skill's source before installing it. This command comes from the skill's public repository; the linked repo is the source of truth for exact setup steps.

What's inside

The SKILL.md for version-bump is organised into these sections:

• Preparation
• Workflow
• Checklist

When to use it

Reach for version-bump when you want integrations help from Claude Code without writing the same instructions every session. Load the skill and the agent picks it up automatically for relevant tasks.

Strengths

• Clear Apache-2.0 license — safe to read and adapt
• Ships in thedotmack/claude-mem, an established project with 91,126 GitHub stars
• Declares compatibility with Claude Code
• Actively maintained (recent commits)

Topics

Frequently asked questions

What does version-bump do?

Automated semantic versioning and release workflow for Claude Code plugins. Handles version increments across package.json, marketplace.json, plugin.json manifests, build verification, git tagging, GitHub releases, and changelog generation. NPM publishing (so `npx claude-mem@X.Y.Z` resolves) is handed off to the human maintainer, who raised npm security.

How do I install version-bump?

Run /plugin marketplace add thedotmack/claude-mem in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem before installing.

Is version-bump free to use?

Yes. version-bump is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.

Which agents does version-bump work with?

version-bump declares compatibility with Claude Code. Agent Skills use a portable SKILL.md format, so other compatible clients can usually load it too.

Where does version-bump come from?

version-bump ships inside thedotmack/claude-mem, a repository that contains 21 catalogued skills in total. The repository's 91,126 GitHub stars apply to that whole collection, not to this skill on its own.