changelog-generator

Converts git commit history into categorized, ready-to-publish markdown release notes.

42|12|Updated Jan 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/frostant/awesome-claude-skills --skill changelog-generator-frostant
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: changelog-generator
Source: https://github.com/frostant/awesome-claude-skills/tree/main/changelog-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/frostant/awesome-claude-skills --skill changelog-generator-frostant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually compiling release notes from Git commits is time-consuming and error-prone; this skill automates the process by generating customer-facing changelogs directly from commit history.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans Git History: Analyzes commits across a time window or between versions to capture changes.
  • Categorizes Changes: Groups commits into features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and security updates.
  • Translates Technical → User-Friendly: Converts developer-centric messages into clear, customer-ready language.
  • Formats Professionally: Produces well-structured, publish-ready changelog entries.
  • Filters Noise: Excludes internal commits, tests, and noisy refactors to keep the output concise.
  • Use Cases: Generate release notes for versioned releases, weekly/monthly updates, and public changelogs for app stores or docs.

Quick Start

From your Git repository, run the changelog generator to produce a release notes document for the current version.

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 commit history?

To generate release notes from git commit history, use a tool that scans your repository's commit log, categorizes changes into features and fixes, and translates developer messages into customer-facing markdown changelog entries for publishing.

What is the best way to automate changelog creation for versioned releases?

Automating changelog creation for versioned releases involves reading git history between versions, filtering out noisy internal refactors, and structuring the remaining commits into clear, user-friendly release notes grouped by change type.

Can I convert technical git commits into customer-facing changelogs?

Yes, you can convert technical git commits into customer-facing changelogs by processing the commit history to categorize updates like security patches and improvements, then formatting them into structured markdown ready for app stores or documentation.

How do I filter internal commits and refactors from public changelogs?

Filtering internal commits and refactors from public changelogs requires analyzing git history and excluding test-related or noisy internal commits, ensuring only user-facing features, bug fixes, and breaking changes appear in the final markdown output.

Does this changelog generator work for weekly updates and public release notes?

Yes, this changelog generator works for weekly updates and public release notes by analyzing commits across a specific time window, categorizing them, and outputting structured markdown documents suitable for regular versioned releases.