release-patch

Bump the patch version, sync master, commit, push and publish an npm package — all with a single command.

release-patch wraps the repetitive steps of cutting a patch release so any package can adopt the same flow just by installing it.

What it does

When run from a package's root directory, it:

1. Logs in to npm if you are not already authenticated (npm login).
2. Syncs master with origin/master (git checkout master, git fetch, git merge).
3. Runs npm run build only if the package defines a build script.
4. Bumps the patch version without creating a git tag (npm version patch --no-git-tag-version).
5. Runs npm install so the lockfile reflects the new version.
6. Commits package.json and package-lock.json (chore: bump patch version).
7. Pushes to origin master.
8. Publishes to npm (npm publish).

Install

npm install --save-dev release-patch

Usage

Add a script to your package.json:

{
  "scripts": {
    "release:patch": "release-patch"
  }
}

Then cut a release:

npm run release:patch

You can also run it ad hoc without adding a script:

npx release-patch

Requirements

• The package is a git repository with a master branch and an origin remote.
• You have publish rights to the package on npm.

License

ISC