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changelog-guide

Draft and maintain CHANGELOG.md files following the Keep a Changelog standard.

5|1|Updated Jan 14, 2026
Search Tags:#changelog#templates#versioning#documentation#release-notes#keepachangelog
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npx skills add https://github.com/ValorVie/custom-skills --skill changelog-guide-valorvie
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: changelog-guide
Source: https://github.com/ValorVie/custom-skills/tree/main/skills/changelog-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ValorVie/custom-skills --skill changelog-guide-valorvie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

CHANGELOG.md files often lack consistency, making it hard for users to understand what changed between releases. This guide helps teams write and maintain CHANGELOG.md files in Keep a Changelog format, ensuring changes are clearly communicated to users and stakeholders.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a Keep a Changelog–aligned structure with sections like Unreleased, versioned blocks, and categories (Added, Changed, Deprecated, Removed, Fixed, Security).
  • Provides templates, examples, and guidelines to accelerate release documentation and onboarding for contributors.
  • Use Case: Before a release, generate a well-structured changelog that highlights new features, improvements, and bug fixes for users and product teams.

Quick Start

Create an initial CHANGELOG.md following the standard template and add an Unreleased section with a brief description of upcoming changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about changelog-guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a standardized changelog for my software project?▼

A standardized changelog uses the Keep a Changelog format to structure CHANGELOG.md files, categorizing entries into Added, Changed, Fixed, and Security sections with version blocks and dates to communicate release updates clearly.

What is the Keep a Changelog standard for release notes?▼

The Keep a Changelog standard structures release notes into categorized sections like Added, Changed, Deprecated, Removed, Fixed, and Security, maintaining an Unreleased section and dated version blocks to track project evolution consistently.

How do I categorize versioning changes in a CHANGELOG.md file?▼

Categorize versioning changes in a CHANGELOG.md by grouping updates under specific Keep a Changelog headers: Added for new features, Changed for modifications, Fixed for bug fixes, and Security for vulnerabilities, aligning with project versioning guidelines.

Does the Keep a Changelog format work for project release planning?▼

Yes, the Keep a Changelog format works for release planning by maintaining an Unreleased section for upcoming changes, allowing teams to document features and fixes before finalizing versioned blocks for user communication during the release.

What should be included in an Unreleased section of a changelog?▼

An Unreleased section in a changelog should include brief descriptions of upcoming changes categorized under standard headers like Added, Changed, or Fixed, serving as a staging area for entries before they are assigned to a dated version block.

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