gh-omkamal-pypict-claude-skill/PUBLISHING.md

Publishing Guide

This guide will walk you through publishing the pypict-claude-skill repository to GitHub.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A GitHub account
• Git installed on your computer
• The pypict-claude-skill directory on your local machine

Step-by-Step Publishing Process

Step 1: Create a GitHub Repository

1. Go to GitHub.com and log in
2. Click the "+" icon in the top-right corner
3. Select "New repository"
4. Configure your repository:
   • Repository name: pypict-claude-skill
   • Description: "A Claude skill for designing comprehensive test cases using PICT (Pairwise Independent Combinatorial Testing)"
   • Visibility: Public (so others can use it)
   • Initialize: DO NOT add README, .gitignore, or license (we already have these)
5. Click "Create repository"

Step 2: Initialize Local Git Repository

Open your terminal and navigate to the pypict-claude-skill directory:

cd /path/to/pypict-claude-skill

# Initialize git repository
git init

# Add all files
git add .

# Create initial commit
git commit -m "Initial commit: PICT Test Designer skill v1.0.0"

Step 3: Connect to GitHub

Replace YOUR_USERNAME with your actual GitHub username:

# Add remote repository
git remote add origin https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/pypict-claude-skill.git

# Verify remote is set correctly
git remote -v

Step 4: Push to GitHub

# Push to main branch (or master if using older git)
git branch -M main
git push -u origin main

Step 5: Verify on GitHub

1. Go to your repository: https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/pypict-claude-skill
2. Verify all files are present:
   • README.md
   • SKILL.md
   • LICENSE
   • examples/
   • .github/
   • And all other files

Step 6: Configure Repository Settings

Enable Issues

1. Go to Settings → General
2. Under "Features", ensure "Issues" is checked

Enable Discussions (Optional)

1. Go to Settings → General
2. Under "Features", check "Discussions"
3. This allows users to ask questions and share experiences

Set Up Branch Protection (Optional but Recommended)

1. Go to Settings → Branches
2. Add branch protection rule for main
3. Recommended settings:
   • Require pull request reviews before merging
   • Require status checks to pass

Step 7: Create a Release

1. Go to your repository on GitHub
2. Click "Releases" (right sidebar)
3. Click "Create a new release"
4. Configure the release:
   • Tag: v1.0.0
   • Release title: v1.0.0 - Initial Release
   • Description:

     ## 🎉 Initial Release
     
     First public release of the PICT Test Designer skill for Claude!
     
     ### Features
     - Complete PICT-based test case generation
     - Comprehensive ATM system example
     - Installation guides for Claude Code CLI and Desktop
     - Full documentation and examples
     
     ### Highlights
     - Reduces test cases by 99%+ while maintaining coverage
     - Easy integration with Claude Code
     - Real-world examples included
     
     ### Credits
     Built on Microsoft PICT and pypict by Kenichi Maehashi
     

5. Click "Publish release"

Step 8: Update README URLs

Now that you know your GitHub username, update the placeholder URLs in README.md:

# Edit README.md and replace all instances of:
# "yourusername" with your actual GitHub username

# For example, change:
# https://github.com/yourusername/pypict-claude-skill
# to:
# https://github.com/YOUR_ACTUAL_USERNAME/pypict-claude-skill

Then commit and push:

git add README.md
git commit -m "Update URLs with actual GitHub username"
git push origin main

Step 9: Test the Installation

Test that others can install your skill:

For Claude Code CLI:

claude code config add-skill \
  --name pict-test-designer \
  --source github \
  --repo YOUR_USERNAME/pypict-claude-skill

For Claude Code Desktop:

1. Settings → Skills
2. Add Skill from GitHub
3. URL: https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/pypict-claude-skill

Step 10: Share Your Skill!

Now that it's published, share it with:

1. Social Media

   • Post on Twitter/X with hashtags #ClaudeAI #Testing #PICT
   • Share on LinkedIn
   • Post in relevant Reddit communities (r/softwaredevelopment, r/QualityAssurance)

2. Communities

   • Claude AI Discord
   • Software testing forums
   • QA communities

3. Your Team

   • Share with colleagues
   • Add to team documentation
   • Include in onboarding materials

Maintaining Your Repository

When Making Updates

# Make your changes
git add .
git commit -m "Description of changes"
git push origin main

# For new releases
git tag -a v1.1.0 -m "Version 1.1.0"
git push origin v1.1.0

Update CHANGELOG.md

Keep track of changes in CHANGELOG.md for each release.

Respond to Issues and PRs

• Check GitHub regularly for new issues
• Review pull requests promptly
• Thank contributors
• Keep discussions friendly and helpful

Promoting Your Skill

1. Add Topics to Your Repository

On GitHub, add relevant topics:

• claude
• claude-ai
• pict
• testing
• test-automation
• combinatorial-testing
• pairwise-testing
• qa
• quality-assurance

2. Create a Blog Post

Write about:

• Why you created this skill
• How it helps with testing
• Real-world use cases
• Tutorial on using it

3. Make a Video Tutorial

Create a quick video showing:

• Installation process
• Basic usage
• The ATM example
• Tips and tricks

4. Submit to Directories

• Add to awesome lists (awesome-claude, awesome-testing)
• Submit to skill directories
• List on your portfolio

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

1. Check GitHub's documentation
2. Ask in GitHub Discussions (if enabled)
3. Search for similar issues
4. Ask in Claude AI community

Congratulations! 🎉

Your skill is now public and ready to help the community!

Next steps:

• Monitor for issues and feedback
• Plan improvements based on user needs
• Consider adding more examples
• Keep documentation up to date

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Remember: You're now maintaining an open-source project. Be patient, be kind, and enjoy helping others improve their testing!