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Creating a New Release for Expo Orbit

Follow these steps to create a new release for Expo Orbit.

1. Update Version Information

Update App Versions

Modify the app version in the following files:

  • apps/menu-bar/electron/package.json
  • apps/menu-bar/package.json
  • apps/menu-bar/macos/ExpoMenuBar-macOS/Info.plist

Bump Build Version

Update the CFBundleVersion in the file:

  • apps/menu-bar/macos/ExpoMenuBar-macOS/Info.plist

2. Update the Changelog

  • Add the latest changes to the changelog file.
  • Commit the updated changelog to your branch.

3. Create and Push a Git Tag

  • Create a new tag using the following format: expo-orbit-vX.X.X

  • Push the tag to the repository:

    git push origin expo-orbit-vX.X.X

This will trigger an automated workflow to generate assets for Linux and Windows.

4. Archive and Notarize the macOS App

On your local machine:

  1. Open the macOS project in Xcode.
  2. Archive the app.
  3. Notarize the archived app using your Apple Developer account.

5. Publish a GitHub Release

  • Create a new release on GitHub.
  • Use the changelog as the release notes.
  • Attach the generated assets (Linux, Windows, and notarized macOS builds).

6. Update Metadata

Update Appcast

  • Edit and save updates to appcast.xml.

Update Electron Updates

  • Modify electron-updates.json with the new version details.

7. Update Homebrew Cask

Run the following command to update the Homebrew cask version:

brew bump-cask-pr expo-orbit --version X.X.X