changelog-generator

To generate a changelog from git commits, this skill parses conventional commit messages and groups them into Added, Fixed, and Changed sections with reference-style links. It composes the entries directly from your project's commit history.

Conventional commit formatting enables the changelog generator to automatically categorize commits into specific sections like Added, Fixed, and Changed. It parses these structured commit messages to compose organized changelog entries.

Yes, you can preserve your existing changelog structure. The generator detects versioning conventions from CHANGELOG.md, AGENTS.md, and git tags, then formats new output to integrate seamlessly with your project's existing changelog format.

No, you do not strictly need existing git tags. The tool detects versioning conventions from git tags as well as AGENTS.md and CHANGELOG.md files to determine the appropriate formatting for your changelog entries.

The best way to manage an Unreleased section is to use a generator that integrates with your existing changelog format. This tool automatically maintains an Unreleased section for ongoing changes alongside your structured version entries.

If changelog generation fails, it is likely because your commits do not follow conventional-commit style. The tool relies on conventional commit formatting to parse messages and compose them into structured sections like Added, Fixed, and Changed.