changelog-generator

Changelog-generator creates and updates CHANGELOG.md files following the Keep a Changelog format with structured templates. It organizes changes into Unreleased sections and category blocks (Added, Changed, Deprecated, Removed, Fixed, Security) for consistent, professional documentation across releases.

Keep a Changelog is a standardized format for documenting software changes by version and category, making release notes human-readable and machine-parseable. It pairs with semantic versioning to help users and developers understand what changed and why between releases.

Yes, changelog-generator uses templates to ensure consistent output structure across all entries. Templates enforce the same sections, wording patterns, and formatting so every release follows the same professional standard without manual reformatting.

Changelog-generator applies release templates that structure version entries with semantic versioning notation and populate category sections (Added, Changed, Fixed, Security). This ensures each version release follows a predictable format tied to version numbers and change types.

Keep a Changelog organizes changes by version and category type, making it easy to scan what happened in each release and why. Changelog-generator maintains this structure automatically, separating unreleased work from published versions for clarity.

Changelog-generator supports optional migration notes within its Keep a Changelog structure, allowing you to document breaking changes and upgrade paths. Templates keep these notes formatted consistently with the rest of your changelog.