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# Releases
## How to prepare a release
The below is relevant for maintainers with write access only.
1. Switch to a new branch from `main`.
1. Run `npm test` to ensure all tests are passing.
1. Update the version in [`package.json`](package.json).
1. Run `npm run build` to update the compiled files.
1. Update this [`RELEASES.md`](RELEASES.md) with the new version and changes in the `## Changelog` section.
1. Run `licensed cache` to update the license report.
1. Run `licensed status` and resolve any warnings by updating the [`.licensed.yml`](.licensed.yml) file with the exceptions.
1. Commit your changes and push your branch upstream.
1. Open a pull request against `main` and get it reviewed and merged.
1. Draft a new release https://github.com/actions/cache/releases use the same version number used in `package.json`
1. Create a new tag with the version number.
1. Auto generate release notes and update them to match the changes you made in `RELEASES.md`.
1. Toggle the set as the latest release option.
1. Publish the release.
1. Navigate to https://github.com/actions/cache/actions/workflows/release-new-action-version.yml
1. There should be a workflow run queued with the same version number.
1. Approve the run to publish the new version and update the major tags for this action.
## Changelog
### 5.0.3