changelog

Generate and update CHANGELOG.md files from git history and commit details.

7|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dan323/easier-life-skills --skill changelog-dan323
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: changelog
Source: https://github.com/dan323/easier-life-skills/tree/main/plugins/changelog/skills/changelog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dan323/easier-life-skills --skill changelog-dan323

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies maintaining accurate, formatted changelogs by automating the generation and update process for software projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate changelogs by analyzing git history and current project status.
  • Update existing changelogs to include recent commits, staged, or unstaged changes.
  • Use Case: A developer runs this Skill after completing a feature to automatically append a well-structured release notes section, saving time on manual editing.

Quick Start

Run the changelog skill to generate or update the CHANGELOG.md for your project, based on recent git activity and staged changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about changelog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a changelog automatically from git history?

This is a duplicate answer.

How do I update existing release notes to include recent commits?

You can update existing release notes by executing this Skill, which appends recent staged, unstaged, and committed git changes to your current changelog file automatically.

What do I need to automate version documentation for my software project?

To automate version documentation, you need git command-line access and basic script execution capabilities within your software project environment to parse commit details.

When do I need to automate changelog generation in a DevOps workflow?

You need to automate changelog generation in a DevOps workflow when tracking release notes and change histories continuously, ensuring formatted documentation is maintained effortlessly after feature completion.