changelog-generator

Generate customer-facing release notes from Git commit history.

7|Updated Feb 15, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cedi/dotfiles --skill changelog-generator-cedi
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Skill: changelog-generator
Source: https://github.com/cedi/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/changelog-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cedi/dotfiles --skill changelog-generator-cedi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automatically creates user-facing changelogs from git commits by analyzing commit history, categorizing changes, and transforming technical commits into clear, customer-friendly release notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans Git History: Analyzes commits from a specific time period or between versions.
  • Categorizes Changes: Groups commits into logical categories (features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, security).
  • Translates Technical → User-Friendly: Converts developer commits into customer language.
  • Formats Professionally: Creates clean, structured changelog entries.
  • Filters Noise: Excludes internal commits (refactoring, tests, etc.).
  • Follows Best Practices: Applies changelog guidelines and your brand voice

Quick Start

From your project repository, generate a changelog from the latest commits.

Frequently Asked Questions about changelog-generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate customer-friendly release notes from git history?

To generate customer-friendly release notes from git history, provide your repository commits and the generator analyzes, categorizes, and translates technical changes into a professional changelog. It filters internal noise and applies brand voice to format the final output.

Can I create a changelog for a specific version or time period from git commits?

Yes, you can create a changelog for a specific version or time period from git commits. The generator scans your project repository history between specified versions or dates to categorize and format the release notes accordingly.

What is the best way to categorize commit history into a professional changelog?

The best way to categorize commit history into a professional changelog is by analyzing commits to group changes into logical categories like features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and security updates, while excluding internal refactoring noise.

Does the changelog generator filter out internal commits like refactoring and tests?

Yes, the changelog generator filters out internal commits like refactoring and tests. It specifically excludes this development noise to ensure the resulting release notes remain strictly customer-facing and easy to read.

How does converting technical git commits to customer language work?

Converting technical git commits to customer language works by analyzing the developer commit history and translating the technical details into clear, user-friendly release notes. It follows best practices and your brand voice for professional formatting.

Do I need a specific git workflow to automate release notes creation?

No specific git workflow is required, but the release notes automation is applicable to standard project repositories and release workflows. It analyzes your existing commit history to generate weekly, monthly, or version-specific changelogs.