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# wix release

<blockquote class="warning">

**Deprecated**

The Astro-based Wix CLI for Apps is deprecated. New projects should use the [Wix CLI for Apps](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/cli-for-apps/about-the-wix-cli-for-apps).

- To find out which structure a project uses, see [Determine Which CLI Your Project Uses](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/develop-an-app-with-the-cli/project-development/determine-which-cli-your-project-uses).
- To migrate an existing app to the new Wix CLI, see [Migrate an Astro-based CLI App to the New Wix CLI](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/develop-an-app-with-the-cli/migrate-an-app-to-the-new-cli/migrate-an-app-from-the-astro-based-cli/migrate-an-astro-based-cli-app-to-the-new-wix-cli).

</blockquote>

Starts a process that guides you through releasing your project. The command first uploads your build output to Wix's servers as a preview, and then releases your project from that preview.

The CLI displays links to the preview, creates a new [version](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/manage-your-app/versioning/about-app-versioning) of your app from it, and registers extensions in your app's configuration. Once complete, it displays the version it created and links to the app dashboard.

Once the app version is released, you can [submit it for review](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/submit-your-first-app-version) to publish it to the [Wix App Market](fallback::https://www.wix.com/app-market). If you choose not to list your app in the Wix App Market, you can distribute your app by [sharing an install link](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/install-your-app/share-an-app-install-link) or [install it directly](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/install-your-app/install-your-app-directly-on-sites) on a site within your account.

> **Notes:**
>
> - This command uploads your project's build output, so you must run the [`build`](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/astro-based-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/build) command after every change you want to release.
> - A release can include at most 5,000 static files.

## Usage

```bash
wix release [flags]
```

## Flags

The following flags are available for the `wix release` command:

| Flag           | Alias     | Description                             |
| -------------- | --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| `--comment <comment>`  | `-c <comment>` | The comment for your release version, for your own reference. Up to 250 characters. |
| `--version-type <type>`  | `-t <type>` | The type of version you would like to create. <br><br> Accepted values for `<type>`: `major`, `minor`. |

Flag	Alias	Description
`--comment <comment>`	`-c <comment>`	The comment for your release version, for your own reference. Up to 250 characters.
`--version-type <type>`	`-t <type>`	The type of version you would like to create. Accepted values for `<type>`: `major`, `minor`.