Get an R package release checklist on GitHub.
What it does
Creates a version-specific release checklist and matching GitHub issue for an R package.
When to use it
Use when the user asks to create a release checklist or start a release for an R package.
How to use it
Give it an R package project; it asks about the release type and checklist changes, then creates a GitHub issue or provides instructions for manual creation.
What you provide
- An existing project
Uses
Good to know
- cannot be undone: GitHub
What you need · 4
Requires R with Rscript to check the package dependency and run the checklist generator.
The usethis R package must already be installed; validation stops and asks the user to install it if missing.
An installed and authenticated gh CLI enables automatic GitHub issue creation; a manual creation path is also documented.
Access · 1
This skill
GitHub
Posts a GitHub release checklist issue (irreversible)