Open Source Release Preparation

This skill guides you through the process of preparing a project for a public GitHub release.

Inputs

• GitHub Username: The target username for links/licensing.
• Project Root: The directory to prep.

Tooling Strategy

• Use grep_search to find placeholders (YOUR_USERNAME).
• Use replace_file_content to update files.
• Use run_command (curl) to fetch licenses.

0. Code Integrity & Feature Verification

Before touching documentation:

• Verification: Ensure all major parts of the codebase work together. identify broken flows or unused modules.
• Clarification: Explain all features and their interactions.
• Assumptions: explicitly call out limitations or expected runtime behaviors.

1. License Management

• Check for LICENSE file:
  • If exists: Add the standard header:
    • Project Name & one-line description
    • Copyright (C) 2026 Krishna Kanth B
    • Standard GPL v3 boilerplate notice.
    • Separator line.
  • If missing: Download GPL v3 text (use curl https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt) and prepend the header above.

2. Username Standardization

Search and replace the following placeholders with krishnakanthb13:

• YOUR_USERNAME
• your-username
• YOUR-USERNAME
• <username>

Scope: README.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, config files, scripts, and comments.

3. Documentation Suite

A. CODE_DOCUMENTATION.md

• Source inspiration: codewalkthrough.md or code_readme.md (if they exist).
• Structure:
  1. File & Folder structure with descriptions.
  2. High-level architecture.
  3. Core modules/functions table.
  4. Data flow (ASCII/Mermaid diagrams).
  5. Dependencies (runtime vs dev).
  6. Execution flow (Entry -> Output).

B. DESIGN_PHILOSOPHY.md

• Source inspiration: walkthrough.md or context_readme.md (if they exist).
• Content:
  1. Problem definition.
  2. Why this solution?
  3. Design Principles (Simplicity, Performance, etc.).
  4. Target Audience & Use Cases.
  5. Real-world workflow fit.
  6. Trade-offs & Constraints.

C. CONTRIBUTING.md

• Create if missing.
• Content:
  1. Bug reporting formats.
  2. Feature suggestion process.
  3. Workflow: Fork -> Branch -> PR.
  4. Local dev setup.
  5. Pre-submission checklist (Testing/Validation).

D. SECURITY.md & CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

• SECURITY.md: Provide clear instructions on how to report vulnerabilities privately (e.g., security email) and supported versions.
• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md: Adopt a standard code of conduct (e.g., Contributor Covenant) to establish community guidelines.

E. Issue & PR Templates

• Create .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ folder.
• Add bug_report.md (Steps to reproduce, Expected vs Actual, Environment).
• Add feature_request.md (Problem, Proposed Solution, Alternatives).
• Create .github/pull_request_template.md (Checklist for tests, docs, breaking changes).

4. Final Polish

• Gitignore: Ensure secrets, logs, and artifacts are ignored.
• References: Verify all file paths in docs are accurate.
• Badges: Add GPL v3 badge to README.md.
• Consistency: Ensure consistent naming and tone across all files.

Metadata

• GitHub Username: krishnakanthb13
• Copyright Holder: Krishna Kanth B