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changelog-generator

Analyze git history to generate categorized customer-facing changelog entries.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#changelog#documentation#translation#release-notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills --skill changelog-generator-syl2042
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: changelog-generator
Source: https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills/tree/main/changelog-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills --skill changelog-generator-syl2042

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This utility converts developers' verbose commit messages into concise, customer-friendly release notes, reducing manual drafting time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans git history across versions or time frames to identify changes
  • Categorizes changes into features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and security
  • Translates technical commits into user-friendly language
  • Formats entries into professional, publish-ready changelogs
  • Supports release-note workflows for single releases, version ranges, and scheduled updates

Quick Start

Run from your git repository root to generate a draft changelog for the upcoming 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 automatically?▼

To generate release notes from git commit history automatically, run the changelog generator from your repository root to scan commits and format them into a polished changelog. It analyzes technical commit messages and translates them into customer-friendly narrative entries.

What is the best way to categorize git commits into features and bug fixes for a changelog?▼

Categorizing git commits into features and bug fixes for a changelog involves scanning commit history and applying classification logic. This tool automatically groups changes into features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and security categories across single releases, version ranges, or time windows.

Can I create changelogs for a specific version range or time window instead of a single release?▼

Yes, you can create changelogs for a specific version range or time window. The tool supports release-note workflows for single releases, version ranges, and scheduled updates, scanning the git history within your defined scope to identify and categorize relevant changes.

How do I translate technical commit messages into user-friendly documentation for users?▼

Translating technical commit messages into user-friendly documentation requires converting developer language into a clear narrative. This tool formats technical details into professional, publish-ready changelogs, reducing manual drafting time while producing polished entries suitable for user-facing distribution.

Do I need any dependencies or specific tools installed to generate a changelog from my repository?▼

No specific dependencies or external tools are required to generate a changelog from your repository. The utility operates independently to scan git history, categorize changes, and export a formatted changelog without needing additional component installations.

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