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[RRFC] Set version. Don't tag per default.

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Description

Suggestion: Don't create Git tags by default. Invert the logic of --no-git-tag-version. The dev should add option like --git-tag or just --tag to automatically create a tag. In my opinion we (e.g. CI) should have full control when and how to commit and tag. It's more error-prone to tag by default.

https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/commands/npm-version

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reading the linked npm version documentation and the RFC discussion around issue #659. Establish the desired default and opt-in tagging behavior, including CI expectations, then record an agreed proposal and its resolution in the RFC process.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, node.js
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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