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changelog-gen

Generate structured markdown changelogs from git commit history.

1|Updated Apr 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#changelog#semantic-versioning#release-notes#conventional-commits
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/0xjitsu/jitsu-skills --skill changelog-gen-0xjitsu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: changelog-gen
Source: https://github.com/0xjitsu/jitsu-skills/tree/main/skills/changelog-gen
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xjitsu/jitsu-skills --skill changelog-gen-0xjitsu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generating accurate, structured changelog entries from git history is manual and error-prone; this skill automates parsing commits, categorizing changes, and producing release-ready markdown so maintainers don't assemble release notes by hand.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conventional commit parsing: Reads commits since the last tag, strips prefixes and scopes, capitalizes entries, and appends short hashes to produce clean sections.
  • AI fallback categorization: When conventional format is sparse, analyzes diffs and message content to classify commits into Added, Fixed, Changed, Documentation, Breaking Changes, and Internal.
  • Release integration: Prepends entries to CHANGELOG.md, creates a temporary CHANGELOG_ENTRY.md for gh/npm release workflows, and supports monorepo path filtering for package-scoped releases.

Quick Start

Generate a changelog entry for the current repository using conventional commit parsing, review the formatted entry, and then prepend it to CHANGELOG.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about changelog-gen

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

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

This skill automates generating changelogs from git commit history by parsing commits since the last tag, categorizing them into sections like Added and Fixed, and outputting a formatted markdown changelog entry.

Can I generate release notes for a monorepo with path filtering?▼

Yes, you can generate release notes for a monorepo using optional path filtering to isolate package-scoped releases. This ensures the changelog only includes commits relevant to the specific package path being released.

How does AI fallback categorization work for unconventional commit messages?▼

When conventional commit format is insufficient, AI fallback categorization analyzes diffs and message content to classify commits into categories like Breaking Changes, Added, Fixed, Changed, Documentation, and Internal.

Do I need conventional commits to use this changelog generator?▼

No, you do not need conventional commits to use this changelog generator. It applies to repositories using conventional commits or mixed commit messages and falls back to AI-based categorization when the conventional format is sparse.

What is the best way to automate release notes for npm workflows?▼

The best way to automate release notes for npm workflows is to generate a temporary release file like CHANGELOG_ENTRY.md. This skill creates temporary files alongside prepending entries to CHANGELOG.md specifically for gh or npm release workflows.

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