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Generate a new PnP PowerShell cmdlet modelled on an existing sibling - class with the right base class and permission attributes, the documentation page, and the changelog entry.
Prepare the DSInternals project for a new release by updating version numbers, release notes, and changelog.
Install Release Preparation
$ npx skills add MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals release-preparation --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/release-preparation .claude/skills/release-preparation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "release-preparation" agent skill from https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals/tree/master/.agents/skills/release-preparation into .claude/skills/release-preparation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "release-preparation", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals/tree/master/.agents/skills/release-preparationType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals release-preparation --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/release-preparation .agents/skills/release-preparation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "release-preparation" agent skill from https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals/tree/master/.agents/skills/release-preparation into .agents/skills/release-preparation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "release-preparation", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals release-preparation --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/release-preparation .cursor/skills/release-preparation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "release-preparation" agent skill from https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals/tree/master/.agents/skills/release-preparation into .cursor/skills/release-preparation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "release-preparation", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals.git --path .agents/skills/release-preparation--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals release-preparation --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/release-preparation .gemini/skills/release-preparation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "release-preparation" agent skill from https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals/tree/master/.agents/skills/release-preparation into .gemini/skills/release-preparation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "release-preparation", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals release-preparationInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/release-preparation .github/skills/release-preparation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "release-preparation" agent skill from https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals/tree/master/.agents/skills/release-preparation into .github/skills/release-preparation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "release-preparation", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals release-preparation --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/release-preparation .opencode/skills/release-preparation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "release-preparation" agent skill from https://github.com/MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals/tree/master/.agents/skills/release-preparation into .opencode/skills/release-preparation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "release-preparation", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
release-preparation- GitHub stars
- 2k
- Token cost
- ~752 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 219 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 4
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Prepare the DSInternals project for a new release by updating version numbers, release notes, and changelog.
- Works in 4 steps: Assembly Version and NuGet Release Notes → PowerShell Module Manifest → Chocolatey Package Specification → …
- Tasks that involve Changelog and release notes
- SKILL.md covers Copyright Year Updates, Files to Update, Release Notes Consistency and Release Preparation Process
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Release Preparation is an agent skill from MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals. Prepare the DSInternals project for a new release by updating version numbers, release notes, and changelog.
Its SKILL.md is about 750 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Development, covering Changelog and release notes. It works with PowerShell. The repository describes itself as: Directory Services Internals (DSInternals) PowerShell Module and Framework. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Tasks that involve Changelog and release notes
Example prompts
- “/release-preparation”
Workflow steps
4 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 917bc84. 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
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):
keepachangelog.com
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
Release Preparation loads about 752 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 32 tokens; SKILL.md has 219 words of instructions outside code blocks.
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 MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals at commit 917bc84, republished under its MIT licence (© MichaelGrafnetter). 219 words, ~752 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/release-preparation/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- release-preparation
- description
- Prepare the DSInternals project for a new release by updating version numbers, release notes, and changelog.
Release Preparation Guide
Copyright Year Updates
If releasing in a new calendar year, update the copyright information first.
Files to Update
1. Assembly Version and NuGet Release Notes
C# project files - Update <Version> and <PackageReleaseNotes>:
- DSInternals.Common.csproj
- DSInternals.DataStore.csproj
- DSInternals.Replication.csproj
- DSInternals.SAM.csproj
C# project files - Update <Version> only (not packable):
C++/CLI interop library:
- version.h - Update
VERSION_MAJOR,VERSION_MINOR,VERSION_REVISION,VERSION_BUILD.
[!NOTE] Only increment the version number if the respective assembly has changes or its dependencies have changed.
2. PowerShell Module Manifest
DSInternals.psd1 - Update ModuleVersion and ReleaseNotes in the PowerShell module manifest file.
[!NOTE]
ModuleVersionmust match the assembly version (e.g.,6.3for assembly6.3.0.0).
3. Chocolatey Package Specification
dsinternals-psmodule.nuspec - Update <releaseNotes> in the Chocolatey package specification.
4. Changelog
CHANGELOG.md - Add new version section following Keep a Changelog format. Update comparison links at the bottom.
Release Notes Consistency
Release notes should be consistent across files:
- CHANGELOG.md: Most detailed, follows Keep a Changelog format with sections (Added, Changed, Fixed, etc.)
- DSInternals.psd1 and dsinternals-psmodule.nuspec: Should match each other and contain a relevant subset of the changelog (user-visible changes only)
Release Preparation Process
- Update all files listed above with the new version and release notes
- Build the solution.
- Verify version consistency across all files by running the following Pester tests:
- Integration.Tests.ps1 verifies module/assembly version match
- Documentation.Tests.ps1 verifies changelog contains current version
© MichaelGrafnetter, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in .agents/skills/release-preparation of MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 917bc84
Compare with similar skills
Release Preparation next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release Preparation this skillMichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals | 2k | — | ~752 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Cmdlet Scaffolderpnp/powershell | 906 | — | ~1.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| New Cmdletpnp/powershell | 906 | — | ~1.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| API Surface Diffpnp/powershell | 906 | — | ~1.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Code Reviewpnp/powershell | 906 | — | ~2.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Validate Release-Note Code Samplesdotnet/core | 22k | — | ~1.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Release Preparation
What does Release Preparation do?
Prepare the DSInternals project for a new release by updating version numbers, release notes, and changelog. Release Preparation is an agent skill from MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals. Prepare the DSInternals project for a new release by updating version numbers, release notes, and changelog.
When should I use Release Preparation?
Release Preparation fits situations like: tasks that involve Changelog and release notes.
How do I install Release Preparation in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/release-preparation in MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals) into .claude/skills/release-preparation in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Release Preparation in Codex?
Run `npx skills add MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/release-preparation in MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals) into .agents/skills/release-preparation in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Release Preparation 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 MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals --skill release-preparation -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/release-preparation, .gemini/skills/release-preparation, .github/skills/release-preparation and .opencode/skills/release-preparation in your project.
What does Release Preparation need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Release Preparation is instructions for the agent only.
Does Release Preparation access the network?
SKILL.md names 1 domain. As links in the text: keepachangelog.com. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Release Preparation 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 Release Preparation use?
Release Preparation 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 Release Preparation use?
About 752 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 3k 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 Release Preparation?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Release Preparation: Cmdlet Scaffolder (pnp/powershell, 906 stars), New Cmdlet (pnp/powershell, 906 stars), API Surface Diff (pnp/powershell, 906 stars) and Code Review (pnp/powershell, 906 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Release Preparation?
MichaelGrafnetter (a GitHub user) maintains it in MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals, which has 1,969 GitHub stars. The repository holds 4 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 11, 2026.
Source: MichaelGrafnetter/DSInternals on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.