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changelog-generator

Generates formatted changelogs from git commit history for each release.

5|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#changelog#documentation#commits#release notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oldwinter/skills --skill changelog-generator-oldwinter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: changelog-generator
Source: https://github.com/oldwinter/skills/tree/main/lenny-skills/changelog-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oldwinter/skills --skill changelog-generator-oldwinter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of user-facing changelogs by transforming technical git commits into clear, customer-friendly release notes, saving significant manual effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Git History Analysis: Scans commits within a specified period or between versions.
  • Change Categorization: Groups commits into features, improvements, bug fixes, etc.
  • Translation: Converts developer-focused commit messages into easily understandable language.
  • Use Case: Automatically generate release notes for your next software update by analyzing commits made since the last release, ensuring a professional and informative changelog for your users.

Quick Start

Create a changelog from commits since the last release.

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 this skill to scan commits between versions or within a specified period, automatically categorizing them into features, improvements, and bug fixes.

Can git commits be translated into customer-friendly changelogs automatically?▼

Yes, git commits can be translated into customer-friendly changelogs automatically. This skill parses developer-focused commit messages and converts them into easily understandable language for software release documentation.

How do I categorize technical commits for a software update changelog?▼

You can categorize technical commits for a software update changelog by analyzing git history and grouping changes into features, improvements, and bug fixes to create professional and informative release notes.

Do I need the git command-line interface to automate changelog creation?▼

Yes, you need the git command-line interface to automate changelog creation. The skill requires git command-line interface and commit message parsing capabilities to scan and analyze commit history.

What is the best way to create changelogs between two software versions?▼

The best way to create changelogs between two software versions is to automate the process by scanning git commits within a specified period, categorizing changes, and translating them into customer-friendly release notes.

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