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 [**semantic-release**](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release) plugin to commit release assets to the project's [git](https://git-scm.com/) repository.
 
+> [!WARNING]
+> You likely _do not_ need this plugin to accomplish your goals with semantic-release.  
+> Please consider our [recommendation against making commits during your release](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/support/faq#making-commits-during-the-release-process-adds-significant-complexity) to avoid unnecessary headaches.
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 [![Build Status](https://github.com/semantic-release/git/workflows/Test/badge.svg)](https://github.com/semantic-release/git/actions?query=workflow%3ATest+branch%3Amaster) [![npm latest version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@semantic-release/git/latest.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@semantic-release/git)
 [![npm next version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@semantic-release/git/next.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@semantic-release/git)
 [![npm beta version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@semantic-release/git/beta.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@semantic-release/git)