import { Action } from "../../core/pipeline/Action";
import { ActionOptionsType } from "../../types";
/**
 * VersionWriteAction is a step action responsible for replacing a version
 * string in one or more specified files. The version is located and replaced
 * based on a specified key and pattern.
 */
export declare class VersionWriteAction extends Action {
    /**
     * Executes the version writing action.
     * @param options - The options specific to version writing, including the
     * files, key, and version string or a flag to retrieve it from
     * `package.json`.
     * @returns A Promise that resolves when the version has been successfully
     * replaced in all specified files, or rejects with an error if the
     * action fails.
     */
    execute(options: ActionOptionsType): Promise<void>;
    /**
     * Retrieves the version string from the `package.json` file.
     * @returns A promise that resolves to the version string or `undefined`
     * if not found.
     * @throws {Error} Throws an error if `package.json` cannot be read.
     */
    private getVersionFromPackageJson;
    /**
     * Replaces a version string in a file for a specific key.
     * This method reads the file, replaces the version for the key, and
     * writes the updated content back to the file.
     *
     * @param filePath - The file path where the version should be replaced.
     * @param version - The new version string to replace in the file.
     * @param key - The key prefix that identifies the version line (e.g.,
     * `version:`).
     * @returns A promise that resolves when the version has been successfully
     * replaced.
     * @throws {Error} Throws an error if reading or writing the file fails.
     */
    private replaceVersionInFile;
    /**
     * Provides a description of the action.
     * @returns A string description of the action.
     */
    describe(): string;
}