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cargo-release vs release-please

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cargo-releaserelease-please
LanguageRustTypeScript
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars1.6k7.8k
Latestv1.1.7v17.11.2
Last push2026-11-012026-11-03
Release cadenceabout 35 days between releasesabout 10 days between releases
Active contributors3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace semantic-release. Alternatives to semantic-release →

    Partialcargo-releaseBumps the version, tags and publishes Cargo workspaces from a command, without deriving the bump from commit messages.

    Full replacementrelease-pleaseOpens a release pull request instead of releasing on every merge.