feat(release): automate GitHub releases and tagging for Obsidian plugin

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release.md

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+---
+name: Release Request
+about: Track a new release of the plugin
+title: 'Release v[VERSION]'
+labels: release
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Release Information
+
+**Version:** [e.g., 1.0.0, 1.0.0-beta.1]
+**Type:** [stable/beta/hotfix]
+
+## Release Checklist
+
+### Pre-Release
+- [ ] All features/fixes are merged
+- [ ] Code review completed
+- [ ] Build passes locally (`npm run build`)
+- [ ] Plugin tested in Obsidian vault
+- [ ] Version bumped (via workflow or `npm version`)
+- [ ] Changelog/release notes prepared
+
+### Release Process
+- [ ] Version Bump workflow executed (if using workflows)
+- [ ] Release workflow executed or tag pushed
+- [ ] GitHub release created successfully
+- [ ] All artifacts uploaded (main.js, manifest.json, styles.css, versions.json)
+- [ ] Release notes added
+
+### Post-Release
+- [ ] Release tested by downloading from GitHub
+- [ ] Plugin works in fresh Obsidian vault
+- [ ] Announcement prepared (if needed)
+- [ ] Community plugin listing updated (if applicable)
+
+## Changes in This Release
+
+### Features
+- 
+
+### Bug Fixes
+- 
+
+### Breaking Changes
+- 
+
+## Testing Notes
+
+<!-- Describe how this release was tested -->
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+<!-- Any additional information about this release -->

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Description
+
+<!-- Provide a brief description of the changes in this PR -->
+
+## Type of Change
+
+<!-- Mark the relevant option with an 'x' -->
+
+- [ ] 🐛 Bug fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
+- [ ] ✨ New feature (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
+- [ ] 💥 Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
+- [ ] 📝 Documentation update
+- [ ] 🎨 Style/UI change
+- [ ] ♻️ Code refactoring
+- [ ] ⚡ Performance improvement
+- [ ] ✅ Test addition or update
+- [ ] 🔧 Configuration change
+
+## Related Issues
+
+<!-- Link any related issues here -->
+
+Fixes #
+Relates to #
+
+## Changes Made
+
+<!-- List the specific changes made in this PR -->
+
+- 
+- 
+- 
+
+## Testing
+
+<!-- Describe how you tested these changes -->
+
+### Testing Checklist
+
+- [ ] Built the plugin successfully (`npm run build`)
+- [ ] Tested in Obsidian vault
+- [ ] Verified no console errors
+- [ ] Tested on desktop (if applicable)
+- [ ] Tested on mobile (if applicable)
+- [ ] Ran type checks (`npx tsc -noEmit`)
+- [ ] Ran linter (`npx eslint src/`)
+
+### Test Scenarios
+
+<!-- Describe specific test scenarios you ran -->
+
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+
+## Screenshots/Videos
+
+<!-- If applicable, add screenshots or videos to demonstrate the changes -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] My code follows the project's code style
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
+- [ ] I have commented my code where necessary
+- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
+- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings or errors
+- [ ] I have updated the CHANGELOG.md (if applicable)
+- [ ] I have checked my changes work on both desktop and mobile (if applicable)
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+<!-- Add any additional notes, context, or concerns here -->
+
+## Breaking Changes
+
+<!-- If this PR includes breaking changes, describe them here and provide migration instructions -->
+
+## Deployment Notes
+
+<!-- Any special considerations for deployment or release? -->

.github/QUICK_REFERENCE.md

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+# Quick Reference - Release Automation
+
+Fast reference for common tasks with the automated release system.
+
+## 🚀 Create a Release
+
+### Option 1: GitHub Actions (Recommended)
+1. Go to **Actions** → **Release Obsidian Plugin**
+2. Click **Run workflow**
+3. Enter version (e.g., `1.0.0`)
+4. Done! ✅
+
+### Option 2: Git Tags
+```bash
+npm version patch                                              # Bump version
+git push                                                       # Push changes
+git push origin $(node -p "require('./package.json').version") # Push tag
+```
+
+## 📦 Version Bumping
+
+### Using GitHub Actions
+1. Go to **Actions** → **Version Bump**
+2. Click **Run workflow**
+3. Select bump type or enter custom version
+
+### Using npm
+```bash
+npm version patch  # 1.0.0 → 1.0.1
+npm version minor  # 1.0.0 → 1.1.0
+npm version major  # 1.0.0 → 2.0.0
+git push
+```
+
+### Beta Versions
+```bash
+npm version 1.0.0-beta.1 --no-git-tag-version
+git add package.json manifest.json versions.json
+git commit -m "chore: bump to 1.0.0-beta.1"
+git push
+git tag 1.0.0-beta.1
+git push origin 1.0.0-beta.1
+```
+
+## ✅ Pre-Release Checklist
+
+```bash
+npm run prepare-release  # Runs all checks
+```
+
+Or manually:
+- [ ] All changes committed
+- [ ] `npm run build` succeeds
+- [ ] `npx tsc -noEmit` passes
+- [ ] `npx eslint src/` passes
+- [ ] Tested in Obsidian
+- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated
+- [ ] Version bumped
+
+## 📋 Workflow Status
+
+Check workflow runs: **Actions** tab → Select workflow
+
+## 🐛 Common Issues
+
+### Build fails
+```bash
+npm ci                  # Reinstall dependencies
+npm run build          # Test build locally
+npx tsc -noEmit        # Check for type errors
+```
+
+### Version mismatch
+```bash
+npm version <version> --no-git-tag-version
+git add package.json manifest.json versions.json
+git commit -m "chore: sync versions"
+```
+
+### Tag already exists
+```bash
+git tag -d 1.0.0                    # Delete local tag
+git push origin :refs/tags/1.0.0    # Delete remote tag
+npm version <new-version>           # Bump to new version
+```
+
+## 📁 Release Artifacts
+
+Every release includes:
+- `main.js` - Plugin code (required)
+- `manifest.json` - Metadata (required)
+- `styles.css` - Styles (optional)
+- `versions.json` - Compatibility map
+- `checksums.txt` - SHA256 checksums
+
+## 🔗 Important Links
+
+- **Workflows**: `.github/workflows/`
+- **Full Guide**: `RELEASE.md`
+- **Contributing**: `CONTRIBUTING.md`
+- **Changelog**: `CHANGELOG.md`
+
+## 📞 Getting Help
+
+1. Check workflow logs in Actions tab
+2. Review `.github/workflows/README.md`
+3. See `RELEASE.md` for detailed steps
+4. Open an issue if stuck
+
+## ⚡ Emergency Release
+
+Need to release quickly?
+
+```bash
+npm run prepare-release              # Validate
+npm version patch                    # Bump version
+git push origin main                 # Push changes
+git tag $(node -p "require('./package.json').version")
+git push origin $(node -p "require('./package.json').version")
+```
+
+## 🎯 Version Rules
+
+- **Stable**: `1.0.0`, `1.1.0`, `2.0.0`
+- **Beta**: `1.0.0-beta.1`, `1.0.0-beta.2`
+- **Alpha**: `1.0.0-alpha.1`
+- **RC**: `1.0.0-rc.1`
+
+Pre-releases are automatically marked on GitHub.
+
+## 🔒 Obsidian Requirements
+
+✅ No `v` prefix in tags (use `1.0.0`, not `v1.0.0`)  
+✅ Tag must match manifest.json version exactly  
+✅ All artifacts must be attached to release  
+✅ Plugin ID must never change after first release
+
+---
+
+**Keep this reference handy for quick access to release commands!**