standard-version

Standard-version is a command line tool that automates the versioning of your software projects. It follows the conventional commit format to automatically determine the appropriate version number for your project. This tool is commonly used in Node.js and JavaScript projects, but it can also be utilized with other languages and frameworks. Standard-version calculates the next version based on the changes made and generates a new version once a release is ready. It automatically updates the project's version number in package.json (or any other specified file) and creates a git tag for the release. Additionally, it generates a changelog file that includes all the changes and commits made since the last release. It supports multiple versioning schemes, including Semantic Versioning, Calendar Versioning, and others. Standard-version is easily customizable via command line options or by using a configuration file (e.g., .versionrc). It integrates well with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, allowing for automated versioning and release management. It helps maintain consistent and accurate versioning across collaborators and multiple repositories. Finally, standard-version can be installed globally or used as a locally installed dependency, depending on your project's requirements.