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DuckPost create release editor

DuckPost uses one editor flow for new releases and edits. Start from Releases, then click New release.

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What the editor includes

FieldRequiredNotes
TitleYes3 to 100 characters
SummaryYes10 to 240 characters
Rich text contentYesMust contain visible text
Release typeYesPick the type that best matches the update
Cover imageNoPNG, JPG, or WebP, up to 5 MB
TagsNoReuse existing tags or create new ones

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Release types

Use release types to help customers scan your changelog faster:
  • PRODUCT_UPDATE for general improvements
  • PERFORMANCE for speed or reliability gains
  • FEATURE for new customer-facing capabilities
  • BUG for fixes
  • SECURITY_UPDATE for security-related work

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Publish workflow

1

Write the release

Add the customer-facing title, summary, details, tags, and release type.
2

Preview the output

Use the editor preview tools to check the public page and widget presentation before you ship.
3

Choose a publish mode

Save as Draft, publish immediately, or schedule the release for later.
4

Decide on notifications

Turn subscriber notifications on if confirmed email subscribers and Slack channels should receive the release when it goes live.

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Subscriber notifications

When a release goes live, DuckPost can notify:
  • Confirmed email subscribers
  • Connected Slack channels
If there are no subscribers, DuckPost still publishes the release. It only skips the outbound delivery.

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Preview surfaces

The editor includes previews so you can review:
  • The public changelog layout
  • The widget layout
  • Desktop and mobile presentation
Use preview before publishing if your release includes a cover image, longer content, or multiple tags.

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Editing published releases

You can reopen an existing release and update it. Be careful when changing public headlines and summaries after publication because customers may already have seen or shared the original version.
Scheduled releases publish automatically at the selected time. Make sure your DuckPost deployment keeps scheduled publishing enabled and healthy.