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changelog

Generate and validate software project changelogs from Git commit metadata.

Updated Jul 10, 2026
Search Tags:#git#changelog#release management#CI/CD#software documentation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/acme-skunkworks/changelog-core --skill changelog-acme-skunkworks
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Skill: changelog
Source: https://github.com/acme-skunkworks/changelog-core/tree/main/.agents/skills/changelog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/acme-skunkworks/changelog-core --skill changelog-acme-skunkworks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires git, node, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation, updating, and management of changelogs for software projects, streamlining the process and reducing manual effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Changelog Entry Creation: Automatically generates changelog entries based on commit metadata and branch information.
  • Enrichment Scripts: Adds links to issues, computes affected packages, and enriches the changelog with additional data.
  • Validation: Ensures that the generated changelogs adhere to a predefined contract and schema.
  • Use Case: Ideal for teams that want to maintain accurate and up-to-date changelogs without manual entry, improving consistency and reducing errors.

Quick Start

Install the skill and run it on your branch to generate or update the changelog entry.

Frequently Asked Questions about changelog

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate changelog generation from Git commit metadata?▼

Automating changelog generation from Git commit metadata involves extracting branch information and commit details to create consistent entries. This Skill uses custom Node.js scripts to parse commit data and automatically populate your project changelog.

What is the best way to keep software release documentation up to date without manual entry?▼

Keeping software release documentation up to date requires applying enrichment scripts to commit data. This Skill computes affected packages and adds issue links directly to your changelog, ensuring accurate documentation without manual entry.

Do I need Node.js and Git to use automated changelog scripts?▼

Yes, you need Git and Node.js to run automated changelog scripts. Git provides the version control commit metadata, while Node.js executes the custom enrichment scripts that generate and validate the changelog entries.

Can I validate generated changelogs against a predefined schema?▼

Validating generated changelogs against a predefined schema ensures structural consistency. This Skill applies a predefined contract to validate your changelog entries, verifying that the generated output adheres to your required documentation standards.

How does automated changelog enrichment work for CI/CD release management?▼

Automated changelog enrichment for CI/CD release management works by applying custom scripts to Git commit metadata. The scripts add contextual data like issue links and compute affected packages, creating validated release notes.

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