create-release-branch

You can create a release branch from a specific Git tag by invoking the workflow with tag@vX.Y.Z syntax. The dispatcher parses this source input, validates the repository, and orchestrates the shell library to generate the release/vX.Y.Z branch.

The default source for creating release branches is origin/master. The workflow validates the Git repository state and orchestrates branching from origin/master unless another branch or a specific tag is explicitly provided.

Yes, you can use a custom branch as the base for your Git release workflow. The dispatcher accepts an optional source argument, allowing you to orchestrate the creation of release/vX.Y.Z branches from another branch instead of the default origin/master.

Yes, the release branch automation exposes structured JSON output for version tracking. This output explicitly describes the generated version, the source branch or tag, and the source_kind, making it easy to integrate into downstream release pipelines.

The best way to plan and apply release branch creation deterministically is using a thin dispatcher over a deterministic shell library. This approach handles input parsing, repository validation, and orchestrates both plan and apply steps for the release/vX.Y.Z workflow.