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-name: New extension release
-about: Create an issue with a checklist for the release steps (write access required
-  for the steps)
-title: Release Checklist for version xx.xx.xx
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
-
----
-
-- [ ] Update this issue title to refer to the version of the release
-- [ ] Trigger a release build on Actions by adding a new tag on branch `main` of the format `vxx.xx.xx`
-- [ ] Monitor the status of the release build in the `Release` workflow in the Actions tab.
-- [ ] Download the VSIX from the draft GitHub release that is created when the release build finishes.
-- [ ] Log into the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/manage/publishers/github).
-- [ ] Click the `...` menu in the CodeQL row and click **Update**.
-- [ ] Drag the `.vsix` file you downloaded from the GitHub release into the Marketplace and click **Upload**.
-- [ ] Publish the draft GitHub release and confirm the new release is marked as the latest release at https://github.com/github/vscode-codeql/releases.