v0.5.0

Release Notes: shipyard v0.5.0

Released: 2026-02-07

Changes

• Minor: Add Shipyard CLI skill for AI agents

Created comprehensive skill to teach AI agents (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) how to use Shipyard for semantic versioning and release management.

Structure

• SKILL.md: Core workflow and concepts (~1,800 words)
• references/: Detailed documentation loaded as needed
  • commands.md: All 14 commands reference
  • configuration.md: shipyard.yaml deep dive
  • workflows.md: Patterns and CI/CD integration
  • templates.md: Template system docs
  • history-conversion.md: Changelog migration guidance

Philosophy

Provides context and patterns rather than scripts. Agents use this knowledge to customize solutions for users' specific needs.

Features

• Strong trigger phrases for automatic skill loading
• Progressive disclosure (lean core, detailed references)
• Comprehensive command coverage
• Multi-ecosystem support documentation
• Workflow patterns for monorepos and single packages
• CI/CD integration examples
• History conversion strategies

Compatible with vercel-labs/skills protocol for installation across 35+ AI agents.