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+# Release Guide
+
+Releases for this repository are made via running the `create-release-pr` script defined in the `package.json`.
+All releases will be made by creating a PR which bumps the version field in the `package.json` and, if necessary, cherry pick the relavent commits from master.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- `yarn`
+- Running `yarn` (to install all dependencies)
+- `gh` (Github's CLI) with a version at least 2.15.0
+
+## Steps
+
+1. If you are making a minor or major release (or prereleases for one) make sure you are on the `master` branch.
+1. If you are making a patch release (or a prerelease for one) make sure you are on the `release/v<MAJOR>.<MINOR>` branch.
+1. Run `yarn create-release-pr <release-type>`. If you are making a subsequent prerelease release, provide the `--check-commits` flag.
+1. If you are checking the commits, type `y<ENTER>` to pick a commit, and `n<ENTER>` to skip it. You will want to skip the commits that were part of previous prerelease releases.
+1. Once the PR is created, approved, and then merged the `Release Open Lens` workflow will create a tag and release for you.
+1. If you are making a major or minor release, create a `release/v<MAJOR>.<MINOR>` branch and push it to `origin` so that future patch releases can be made from it.