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changelog-generator

Generate changelogs from Git history, commit messages, and pull requests.

1|Updated Sep 26, 2025
Search Tags:#git#changelog#documentation#conventional commits#release notes#commit history
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pascallammers/mylo-travel-concierge-v2 --skill changelog-generator-pascallammers
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Skill: changelog-generator
Source: https://github.com/pascallammers/mylo-travel-concierge-v2/tree/main/.factory/skills/changelog-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pascallammers/mylo-travel-concierge-v2 --skill changelog-generator-pascallammers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of comprehensive changelogs from Git history, commit messages, pull requests, and issue tracking, streamlining the release documentation process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Release Notes: Generates release notes directly from commit data.
  • Categorization: Helps categorize changes into features, fixes, and breaking changes.
  • Use Case: When preparing for a new software release, use this skill to automatically compile a detailed changelog based on all commits made since the last release, ensuring accurate and complete release documentation.

Quick Start

Use the changelog-generator skill to create a changelog from git 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 a changelog from git commit history?▼

Yes, you can categorize git commits into features, fixes, and breaking changes by applying conventional commits standards. This Skill parses commit history and pull requests to automatically group changes for structured release documentation.

Can I create release notes directly from git pull requests and commit messages?▼

You can create release notes directly from git pull requests and commit messages by processing your repository history. This Skill automates the extraction and categorization of changes since your last release for comprehensive documentation.

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

Automating changelog creation works by analyzing git history, commit messages, and pull requests to extract and categorize changes. This Skill applies this mechanism to compile structured release notes, grouping updates into features, fixes, and breaking changes for version summarization.

Do I need conventional commits to generate a changelog from git history?▼

You do not strictly need conventional commits to generate a changelog, but using them helps this Skill accurately categorize changes into features, fixes, and breaking changes. It processes standard commit messages and pull request data to compile release documentation.

How do I compile all commits since the last release into a detailed changelog?▼

To compile all commits since the last release into a detailed changelog, use this Skill to analyze your git history and pull requests. It automatically extracts and categorizes the changes to ensure accurate and complete release documentation.

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