How can I use it purely locally

[Deran80]

Hello,

how can I use python-semantic-release without a remote repository?
Or with a 'local' remote repository / directory (git init --bare)?
Due to company guidelines I'm not allowed to upload the code to github.

If I dont't add a remote repository, I get the error 'ValueError: Remote named 'origin' didn't exist'
If I add a local directory as a remote repository, I get the error 'ValueError: Cannot parse ...' because it doesn't match an url pattern.
Although I get these errors, python-semantic-release increments the version number, but it doesn't create a changelog.
Git can push to the directory.

Is there a trick how I can get this working?

Thanks in advance.

[codejedi365]

This is an interesting question. There might be something you can do. With the latest version v8.5.0, try the following:

semantic-release version --no-push
git push --tags

semantic-release should:

• Evaluate your commits for the next version
• Stamp the version into any files (if configured)
• Run the build_command
• Create a changelog Currently uses hvcs_client for the Context builder
• Commit the changelog, and any changed files with a version commit
• Tag the new commit

Due to the --no-push, semantic-release stops here. Given the changelog generator uses the remote VCS for context it will cause you problems. I might be able to get something working...

[codejedi365]

@Deran80, I got a concept working that will support your offline use. I am still working on the testing but soon I'll have a PR and a release that you can use.

[github-actions]

It has been 60 days since the last update on this confirmed issue. @python-semantic-release/team can you provide an update on the status of this issue?

[codejedi365]

This is actually very close to resolution after some refactors of the base interface classes. Still requires testing and updates to the latest interface.

Unfortunately lower on the priority compared to some current and recent issues.