changelog-generator

Generate customer-friendly release notes from git commit history.

3|Updated Jan 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zircote/agents --skill changelog-generator-zircote
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Skill: changelog-generator
Source: https://github.com/zircote/agents/tree/main/skills/changelog-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zircote/agents --skill changelog-generator-zircote

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automatically converts raw git commits into user-friendly, customer-facing release notes, reducing manual writing time and errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic commit categorization (features, improvements, fixes, breaking changes, security)
  • Customizable scope (by version, date range, or tag) and output format (Markdown, HTML, or plain text)
  • Brand-consistent templates and quick previews for publishing

Quick Start

Generate a customer-ready 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.

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How do I generate release notes from git commit history?

Generate release notes from git history by analyzing raw commits and summarizing them into customer-friendly categories like features, improvements, fixes, and breaking changes. This process automatically categorizes and formats commit messages into brand-consistent changelogs.

Can I customize changelog formatting by version tag or date range?

Customize changelog formatting by configuring scope parameters like specific version tags or date ranges. This generates targeted release notes summaries for weekly, monthly, or single release intervals using Markdown, HTML, or plain text output formats.

What is the best way to categorize git commits into customer-friendly release notes?

Categorize git commits into customer-friendly release notes by parsing commit history and grouping changes into distinct buckets: features, improvements, fixes, breaking changes, and security. This automatic categorization reduces manual writing time and errors.

Does commit analysis support Markdown and HTML changelog output?

Commit analysis supports Markdown, HTML, and plain text changelog output formats. It applies brand-consistent templates to the parsed git history, providing quick previews ready for publishing customer-facing release notes.

Do I need a specific git branch structure to automate changelog generation?

Automating changelog generation does not require a specific git branch structure, but relies on commit history and version tags to identify changes. It functions by analyzing commit messages within your configured time ranges or tags to produce accurate release notes.

Why are my raw git commits not translating well into release notes?

Raw git commits may not translate well into release notes if they lack clear context for categorization. This changelog generator bridges that gap by summarizing technical commit history into structured, customer-friendly change logs across features, fixes, and breaking changes.