changelog-generator

Generate user-facing changelogs from Git commits with categorized release notes.

1|Updated Dec 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ccf/claude-code-ccf-marketplace --skill changelog-generator-ccf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: changelog-generator
Source: https://github.com/ccf/claude-code-ccf-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/documentation/skills/changelog-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ccf/claude-code-ccf-marketplace --skill changelog-generator-ccf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automatically converts technical Git commits into clear, customer-facing release notes, saving time and reducing manual writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze Git history to categorize changes into features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and security updates.
  • Translate technical commit messages into audience-friendly language suitable for public release notes.
  • Produce professionally formatted changelogs for product docs, blogs, app stores, or internal release pages.
  • Generate release notes for releases, weekly summaries, or monthly update communications.

Quick Start

From your repository root, run the skill to generate a changelog for the latest release. For example:

  • Generate a changelog for the latest tag
  • Create a weekly changelog from the last 7 days

Frequently Asked Questions about changelog-generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate release notes from Git commits automatically?

To generate release notes from Git commits automatically, you can use a changelog generator to analyze your repository history and categorize changes into features, bug fixes, and security updates. This translates technical commit messages into audience-friendly language suitable for public release notes.

What is the best way to turn Git history into a markdown changelog?

Turning Git history into a markdown changelog is best handled by analyzing commit history across a repository to categorize changes into structured, professionally formatted entries. This approach produces structured markdown outputs suitable for product docs and customer communications.

Can I create a weekly changelog from the last 7 days of Git commits?

Yes, you can create a weekly changelog from the last 7 days of Git commits by running a changelog generator against your repository root. It analyzes the recent commit history to produce formatted summaries for weekly update communications.

Does commit analysis for release notes categorize breaking changes and security updates?

Commit analysis for release notes does categorize breaking changes and security updates, alongside features, improvements, and bug fixes. It evaluates Git commit history to ensure professionally formatted entries highlight critical updates for customer-facing communications.

Do I need a specific Git branching strategy to automate changelog generation?

You do not need a specific Git branching strategy to automate changelog generation. The process analyzes commit history across the repository to categorize changes, meaning it translates standard commit messages into readable release notes regardless of branch structure.

Why does my automated changelog output technical jargon instead of user-facing release notes?

Automated changelogs output technical jargon instead of user-facing release notes when the tool lacks commit translation logic. A proper changelog generator translates technical Git commits into clear, customer-facing language suitable for app stores, blogs, and product docs.