Agent skill

Gplay Release Flow

by hanamizuki in hanamizuki/solopreneur

End-to-end release workflows for Google Play tracks (internal, beta, production) using gplay release, promote, and rollout commands.

MITAuto-check passedDevelopment

Install Gplay Release Flow

skills CLI
$ npx skills add hanamizuki/solopreneur --skill gplay-release-flow -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install hanamizuki/solopreneur gplay-release-flow --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/hanamizuki/solopreneur.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/android-dev/gplay-release-flow .claude/skills/gplay-release-flow && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

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Facts

Skill name
gplay-release-flow
GitHub stars
152
Token cost
~2.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
468 words
Files
2
Skills in repo
31
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

End-to-end release workflows for Google Play tracks (internal, beta, production) using gplay release, promote, and rollout commands.

  • Works in 5 steps: Create edit session → Upload bundle → Update track → …
  • Asked to upload a build
  • SKILL.md covers Preconditions, Android Release, Track Promotion and Staged Rollout Management, plus 5 more sections
  • Calls jq

What it does

Gplay Release Flow is an agent skill from hanamizuki/solopreneur. End-to-end release workflows for Google Play tracks (internal, beta, production) using gplay release, promote, and rollout commands. Use when asked to upload a build, distribute to testers, or release to production.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 1 other file (for example `_VENDOR.md`).

It sits in Development, covering Changelog and release notes and End-to-end testing. It works with Android. The repository describes itself as: Skills and agents for solopreneurs — ship, review, debug, and think through problems with AI. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Asked to upload a build
  • Distribute to testers
  • Release to production

Example prompts

  • “/gplay-release-flow”

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Create edit session
  2. Upload bundle
  3. Update track
  4. Validate edit
  5. Commit edit (publishes changes)

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit f43f001. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • jq

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Gplay Release Flow loads about 2.1k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 59 tokens; SKILL.md has 468 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~59
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.1k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from hanamizuki/solopreneur at commit f43f001, republished under its MIT licence (© hanamizuki). 468 words, ~2,136 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/gplay-release-flow/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
gplay-release-flow
description
End-to-end release workflows for Google Play tracks (internal, beta, production) using gplay release, promote, and rollout commands. Use when asked to upload a build, distribute to testers, or release to production.

Release flow (Internal, Beta, Production)

Use this skill when you need to get a new build onto Google Play Store.

Preconditions

  • Ensure credentials are set (gplay auth login or GPLAY_SERVICE_ACCOUNT env var).
  • Build must be an AAB (App Bundle) or APK.
  • Version code must be higher than previous releases.
  • Service account needs "Release Manager" permission in Play Console.

Android Release

Preferred end-to-end commands

Internal track (for internal testing):

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track internal \
  --bundle app-release.aab

Beta track (for beta testers):

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track beta \
  --bundle app-release.aab \
  --release-notes @release-notes.json

Production with staged rollout (gradual release):

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --bundle app-release.aab \
  --release-notes @release-notes.json \
  --rollout 0.1

Dry run (preview the release without executing):

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --bundle app-release.aab \
  --dry-run
Release with metadata (listings and screenshots)

Include store listings from a directory:

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --bundle app-release.aab \
  --listings-dir ./metadata \
  --screenshots-dir ./metadata

Skip metadata or screenshots:

bash
# Upload bundle only, skip metadata sync
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --bundle app-release.aab \
  --skip-metadata

# Upload bundle and metadata, skip screenshots
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --bundle app-release.aab \
  --listings-dir ./metadata \
  --skip-screenshots

Combine listings and screenshots directories:

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track beta \
  --bundle app-release.aab \
  --listings-dir ./metadata/listings \
  --screenshots-dir ./metadata/images \
  --release-notes @release-notes.json
Manual sequence (when you need more control)
  1. Create edit session:

    bash
    EDIT_ID=$(gplay edits create --package com.example.app | jq -r '.id')
  2. Upload bundle:

    bash
    gplay bundles upload \
      --package com.example.app \
      --edit $EDIT_ID \
      --file app-release.aab
  3. Update track:

    bash
    gplay tracks update \
      --package com.example.app \
      --edit $EDIT_ID \
      --track production \
      --releases @releases.json

    --releases takes a JSON array of track releases (or @file).

  4. Validate edit:

    bash
    gplay edits validate --package com.example.app --edit $EDIT_ID
  5. Commit edit (publishes changes):

    bash
    gplay edits commit --package com.example.app --edit $EDIT_ID

Track Promotion

Promote a release from one track to another:

bash
# Promote from internal to beta
gplay promote \
  --package com.example.app \
  --from internal \
  --to beta

# Promote from beta to production with 25% rollout
gplay promote \
  --package com.example.app \
  --from beta \
  --to production \
  --rollout 0.25

Staged Rollout Management

Start with a 10% rollout (fraction 0.1):

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --bundle app.aab \
  --rollout 0.1

Increase to 50% (fraction 0.5):

bash
gplay rollout update \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --rollout 0.5

Halt rollout (pause distribution):

bash
gplay rollout halt --package com.example.app --track production

Resume rollout:

bash
gplay rollout resume --package com.example.app --track production

Complete rollout (release to 100%):

bash
gplay rollout complete --package com.example.app --track production

Release Notes Format

The single --release-notes flag accepts three shapes: a JSON array (multi-locale), plain text (auto-assigned to en-US), or an @file path pointing to either. There is no separate locale flag.

JSON array format (multi-locale)

release-notes.json — a JSON array of {language, text} entries:

json
[
  { "language": "en-US", "text": "Bug fixes and performance improvements" },
  { "language": "es-ES", "text": "Correcciones de errores y mejoras de rendimiento" },
  { "language": "fr-FR", "text": "Corrections de bugs et améliorations des performances" }
]

Pass it with --release-notes @release-notes.json.

Plain text format (single locale)

Provide release notes as plain text — it is auto-assigned to en-US:

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track beta \
  --bundle app.aab \
  --release-notes "Bug fixes and performance improvements"

Or from a file (plain text or a JSON array) with @:

bash
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track beta \
  --bundle app.aab \
  --release-notes @release-notes.txt
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Release Flags Reference

FlagDescription
--packageApp package name (required)
--trackTarget track (production, beta, alpha, internal; default: internal)
--bundlePath to AAB file (use --bundle or --apk, not both)
--apkPath to APK file (alternative to --bundle)
--release-notesRelease notes: plain text (auto-assigned en-US), a JSON array of {language, text}, or @file
--rolloutStaged rollout fraction (0.0-1.0, default: 1.0 for full rollout)
--listings-dirDirectory containing store listings to sync
--screenshots-dirDirectory containing screenshots to upload
--skip-metadataSkip metadata/listings sync during release
--skip-screenshotsSkip screenshots upload during release
--dry-runPreview the release without executing
--outputOutput format (json, table, markdown)

Pre-release Checklist

Before releasing, verify:

  • Version code is incremented
  • AAB/APK is signed with correct keystore
  • ProGuard/R8 mapping files uploaded (for crash reports)
  • Release notes written for all locales
  • Testing completed on internal/beta track
  • Service account has correct permissions
  • Dry run passes: gplay release ... --dry-run

Common Release Strategies

Strategy 1: Internal -> Beta -> Production

bash
# Week 1: Internal
gplay release --package com.example.app --track internal --bundle app.aab

# Week 2: Beta (after testing)
gplay promote --package com.example.app --from internal --to beta

# Week 3: Production with staged rollout
gplay promote --package com.example.app --from beta --to production --rollout 0.1
gplay rollout update --package com.example.app --track production --rollout 0.5  # Day 2
gplay rollout complete --package com.example.app --track production             # Day 7

Strategy 2: Direct to Production with Staged Rollout

bash
# Day 1: 10%
gplay release --package com.example.app --track production --bundle app.aab --rollout 0.1

# Day 2: 25%
gplay rollout update --package com.example.app --track production --rollout 0.25

# Day 3: 50%
gplay rollout update --package com.example.app --track production --rollout 0.5

# Day 7: 100%
gplay rollout complete --package com.example.app --track production

Strategy 3: Full release with metadata and dry-run verification

bash
# 1. Dry run to verify everything
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --bundle app.aab \
  --listings-dir ./metadata \
  --screenshots-dir ./metadata \
  --release-notes @release-notes.json \
  --rollout 0.1 \
  --dry-run

# 2. Execute the release
gplay release \
  --package com.example.app \
  --track production \
  --bundle app.aab \
  --listings-dir ./metadata \
  --screenshots-dir ./metadata \
  --release-notes @release-notes.json \
  --rollout 0.1

Notes

  • Always use --help to verify flags for the exact command.
  • Use --output table for human-readable output; default is JSON.
  • For CI/CD, use GPLAY_SERVICE_ACCOUNT environment variable.
  • Upload deobfuscation files after each release for crash symbolication.
  • Use --dry-run in CI to validate releases before actual deployment.

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Files

SKILL.md and 1 other file in skills/android-dev/gplay-release-flow of hanamizuki/solopreneur.

  • SKILL.md
  • _VENDOR.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit f43f001

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Questions about Gplay Release Flow

What does Gplay Release Flow do?

End-to-end release workflows for Google Play tracks (internal, beta, production) using gplay release, promote, and rollout commands. Gplay Release Flow is an agent skill from hanamizuki/solopreneur. End-to-end release workflows for Google Play tracks (internal, beta, production) using gplay release, promote, and rollout commands.

When should I use Gplay Release Flow?

Gplay Release Flow fits situations like: asked to upload a build; distribute to testers; release to production.

How do I install Gplay Release Flow in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add hanamizuki/solopreneur --skill gplay-release-flow -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/android-dev/gplay-release-flow in hanamizuki/solopreneur) into .claude/skills/gplay-release-flow in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Gplay Release Flow in Codex?

Run `npx skills add hanamizuki/solopreneur --skill gplay-release-flow -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/android-dev/gplay-release-flow in hanamizuki/solopreneur) into .agents/skills/gplay-release-flow in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Gplay Release Flow in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add hanamizuki/solopreneur --skill gplay-release-flow -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/gplay-release-flow, .gemini/skills/gplay-release-flow, .github/skills/gplay-release-flow and .opencode/skills/gplay-release-flow in your project.

What does Gplay Release Flow need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Gplay Release Flow needs the command-line tools its instructions call (jq).

Does Gplay Release Flow access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Gplay Release Flow safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Gplay Release Flow use?

Gplay Release Flow is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Gplay Release Flow use?

About 2.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Gplay Release Flow?

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Who maintains Gplay Release Flow?

hanamizuki (a GitHub user) maintains it in hanamizuki/solopreneur, which has 152 GitHub stars. The repository holds 31 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 26, 2026.

Source: hanamizuki/solopreneur on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.