semantic-release / semantic-release/github

Unclear Request Error feedback

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Description

Originally opened on the main semantic-release repo, but since it's specific to the github plugin, figured it made sense to open an issue here

Current behavior

While adding semantic release to a project, I'm getting HTTP Request errors with reports of 404 when publishing with the github plugin. Not sure if it's related to my config or what, but there doesn't seem to be any actionable output.

Expected behavior

If there is an error, suggested results should be printed out in order to help resolve the issue.

Environment

  • semantic-release "semantic-release": "^17.1.1",
  • CI environment: Github Actions
  • Plugins used:
      "@semantic-release/changelog",
      "@semantic-release/npm",
      "@semantic-release/github",
      "@semantic-release/git"
  • semantic-release configuration: here
  • CI logs: here

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Research direction

Start with the linked CI log and the configuration in package.json, then trace the @semantic-release/github plugin's handling of the reported HTTP 404. Done means the failure provides actionable diagnostic output that helps distinguish configuration or repository-access problems.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github, javascript
Domain
release
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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