chore: remove semantic-release, keep CI-only workflow

Made-with: Cursor

Author: kuraydev

.github/workflows/release.yml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ This file provides context for AI agents (Cursor, Claude, Copilot, etc.) working
 - Testing: Jest + `@testing-library/react-native`
 - Language: TypeScript (strict mode, no `any`)
 - Linting: ESLint v8 + Prettier
-- Release: semantic-release (conventional commits → CHANGELOG + npm publish)
+- CI: GitHub Actions (typecheck + lint + test + build)
 
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@@ -57,7 +57,6 @@ react-native-typescript-library-starter/
 ├── babel.config.js               # metro-react-native-babel-preset (for Jest)
 ├── .eslintrc.js
 ├── .prettierrc
-├── .releaserc.json               # semantic-release config
 └── .commitlintrc.json
 ```
 
@@ -67,20 +66,19 @@ react-native-typescript-library-starter/
 
 All commands should be run from the repository root.
 
-| Command                    | Description                                                |
-| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `npm run setup`            | Interactive wizard — configure name, author, repo URLs     |
-| `npm install`              | Install all dependencies (also runs `husky` via `prepare`) |
-| `npm run build`            | Build library to `lib/` via bob                            |
-| `npm run typecheck`        | Type-check without emitting files                          |
-| `npm run lint`             | Run ESLint with colored output                             |
-| `npm run lint:ci`          | Run ESLint without spinner (for CI)                        |
-| `npm run prettier`         | Format code with colored output                            |
-| `npm run prettier:ci`      | Check formatting without spinner (for CI)                  |
-| `npm test`                 | Run Jest tests                                             |
-| `npm run test:watch`       | Run Jest in watch mode                                     |
-| `npm run test:coverage`    | Run Jest with coverage report                              |
-| `npm run semantic-release` | Manually trigger a release (usually done by CI)            |
+| Command                 | Description                                                |
+| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `npm run setup`         | Interactive wizard — configure name, author, repo URLs     |
+| `npm install`           | Install all dependencies (also runs `husky` via `prepare`) |
+| `npm run build`         | Build library to `lib/` via bob                            |
+| `npm run typecheck`     | Type-check without emitting files                          |
+| `npm run lint`          | Run ESLint with colored output                             |
+| `npm run lint:ci`       | Run ESLint without spinner (for CI)                        |
+| `npm run prettier`      | Format code with colored output                            |
+| `npm run prettier:ci`   | Check formatting without spinner (for CI)                  |
+| `npm test`              | Run Jest tests                                             |
+| `npm run test:watch`    | Run Jest in watch mode                                     |
+| `npm run test:coverage` | Run Jest with coverage report                              |
 
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.releaserc.json

@@ -5,8 +5,6 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
-Releases are generated automatically by [semantic-release](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release).
-
 ---
 
 ## [2.1.0] - 2026-03-30

AGENTS.md

@@ -115,18 +115,6 @@ The commit message header is limited to **150 characters**.
 
 ---
 
-## Versioning
-
-Versioning is handled automatically by [semantic-release](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release) based on commit messages. You do not need to manually bump versions.
-
-| Commit type                          | Version bump  |
-| ------------------------------------ | ------------- |
-| `fix`                                | Patch (0.0.x) |
-| `feat`                               | Minor (0.x.0) |
-| `feat` with `BREAKING CHANGE` footer | Major (x.0.0) |
-
----
-
 ## License
 
 By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 [![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/platform-Android%20%7C%20iOS-blue.svg)](https://reactnative.dev/)
 [![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/TypeScript-strict-blue.svg)](https://www.typescriptlang.org/)
 
-A modern, production-ready starter for building React Native TypeScript libraries. Ships with dual CJS/ESM output, full test coverage, automated releases, and AI-ready project conventions out of the box.
+A modern, production-ready starter for building React Native TypeScript libraries. Ships with dual CJS/ESM output, full test coverage, and AI-ready project conventions out of the box.
 
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@@ -27,8 +27,7 @@ See the full [CHANGELOG](CHANGELOG.md) for all changes including the 2.0.0 redes
 - **Jest + @testing-library/react-native** — full test suite with coverage thresholds
 - **ESLint + Prettier** — consistent code style, enforced on commit via `lint-staged`
 - **Husky v9 + commitlint** — conventional commit enforcement, hooks install on `npm install`
-- **semantic-release** — automated versioning, changelog, and npm publish
-- **GitHub Actions** — CI pipeline (typecheck + lint + test + build) and release pipeline
+- **GitHub Actions** — CI pipeline (typecheck + lint + test + build)
 - **AI-Ready** — `AGENTS.md`, Cursor rules, and full TSDoc on every export
 - **Interactive setup wizard** — `npm run setup` to configure your library in 60 seconds
 - **Example component and hook** — reference implementations to clone from
@@ -264,15 +263,9 @@ docs: update README with new props
 chore: upgrade dependencies
 ```
 
-Commits trigger automatic versioning via semantic-release:
-
-- `fix` → patch release
-- `feat` → minor release
-- `feat` with `BREAKING CHANGE` footer → major release
-
 ---
 
-## CI / CD
+## CI
 
 ### CI Pipeline (`.github/workflows/ci.yml`)
 
@@ -283,16 +276,6 @@ Runs on every push and pull request to `main`:
 3. **Test** — Jest with coverage
 4. **Build** — `bob build` (only runs after all checks pass)
 
-### Release Pipeline (`.github/workflows/release.yml`)
-
-Runs on push to `main` after CI passes:
-
-1. Run full test suite
-2. Build library
-3. `semantic-release` → bump version, update `CHANGELOG.md`, publish to npm, create GitHub release
-
-**Required secrets:** `NPM_TOKEN` (in your GitHub repo settings).
-
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 ## AI / LLM Usage