# semantic-release

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/semantic-release
- **Category:** Changelog Tools
- **Homepage:** https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/
- **Also known as:** semantic-release
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T19:19:01.875Z

## Vioscale score

**55.3 / 100**, confidence 56% (medium). Computed 2026-09-01.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 0 | 0.07844444444444446 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 82.6 | 0.026 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| integrations | 20.1 | 0.07033333333333334 | 1.4 | ✓ |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |
| dev_activity | 41 | 0.094 | 3.9 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 97.8 | 0.052 | 5.1 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 77 | 0.042 | 3.2 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-18, [verify at source](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

> Free and open source

## About

An open-source tool that automatically determines version numbers, generates release notes, and publishes packages by analyzing commit messages according to semantic versioning. It integrates with CI/CD systems to eliminate manual release processes.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI
- **Deployment:** Self-hosted

## Integrations (4)

_Independently observed._

- npm
- GitHub Actions
- commitizen
- commitlint

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v26.0.0-beta.1](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v26.0.0-beta.1) | 2026-08-07 | prerelease |
| [v25.0.9](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.9) | 2026-08-05 | stable |
| [v25.0.8](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.8) | 2026-07-18 | stable |
| [v25.0.7](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.7) | 2026-07-13 | stable |
| [v25.0.6](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.6) | 2026-07-10 | stable |
| [v25.0.5](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.5) | 2026-06-09 | stable |
| [v25.0.4](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.4) | 2026-06-09 | stable |
| [v25.0.3](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.3) | 2026-01-30 | stable |
| [v25.0.2](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.2) | 2025-11-07 | stable |
| [v25.0.1](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.1) | 2025-10-19 | stable |
| [v25.0.1-beta.3](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.1-beta.3) | 2025-10-19 | prerelease |
| [v25.0.1-beta.2](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.1-beta.2) | 2025-10-19 | prerelease |
| [v25.0.1-beta.1](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.1-beta.1) | 2025-10-16 | prerelease |
| [v25.0.1-alpha.4](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.1-alpha.4) | 2025-10-16 | prerelease |
| [v25.0.1-alpha.3](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v25.0.1-alpha.3) | 2025-10-15 | prerelease |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |

### integrations

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations.count | 4 | [link](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 19 | [link](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/pulse) | 2026-08-18 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 24,007 | [link](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | JavaScript | [link](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | MIT | [link](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release) | 2026-08-26 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 4 | [link](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases) | 2026-08-18 | 70% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 7.7 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

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