Add workflow_dispatch input support for manual tag releases#11
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[WIP] .github/workflows/release.yaml inputs
Add workflow_dispatch input support for manual tag releases
Aug 19, 2025
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The release workflow now supports manual triggering with a custom tag input, allowing users to create releases without needing to push a git tag first.
What Changed
Added
inputs.tagparameter to theworkflow_dispatchtrigger in.github/workflows/release.yamlwith enhanced version extraction logic that handles both scenarios:v2.1.0Key Features
Usage
When manually triggering the workflow, you can now specify the tag to release:
The workflow will:
2.1.0for changelog lookupv2.1.0for GitHub release creationThis is especially useful for hotfixes or when you need to create a release from a specific commit without creating a tag first.
Fixes #10.
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