changelog-generator

To generate release notes from git commit history, apply the changelog-generator to your repository. It identifies and summarizes raw commits, structuring them into user-facing changelog entries categorized by features, fixes, and breaking changes.

Formatting raw git commits into a changelog is best handled by categorizing conventional commit history into structured sections. The generator outputs a professional CHANGELOG.md, categorizing entries into new features, improvements, fixes, and breaking changes.

Yes, the changelog generator works with any project utilizing a conventional commit history. It processes these commits to automatically identify and structure updates, producing publishable changelog entries suitable for public releases.

Yes, you can customize changelog formatting to match repository brand guidelines. The generator respects these guidelines and adapts to various release cadences, ensuring the final release notes maintain consistent project messaging.

When structuring release notes, the tool uses four standard changelog categories: new features, improvements, fixes, and breaking changes. This categorization reduces manual effort and ensures consistent messaging across public releases.

To produce a CHANGELOG.md from recent commits, run the changelog-generator against your repository. It automatically transforms the raw git history into a polished, formatted markdown file ready for public release.