changelog

You can automate CHANGELOG.md updates by deriving entries directly from git commits using the from-commits action. This parses commit history and formats entries according to Keep a Changelog and SemVer guidelines, ensuring consistent categorization without manual data entry.

The best way to manage a Keep a Changelog file with SemVer compliance is to use a dedicated changelog management workflow that enforces both standards. This ensures your CHANGELOG.md maintains consistent categorization and follows strict semantic versioning rules during releases without manually validating formats.

You prepare a new release entry in CHANGELOG.md by invoking the release action. This function transitions your unreleased changes into a properly versioned section according to SemVer 2.0.0 guidelines, while strictly editing only the changelog artifact and never touching version files.

Yes, you can add manual entries to CHANGELOG.md without breaking the format by using the add action. This validates your input against established writing guidelines and automatically determines the correct categorization and formatting to maintain strict Keep a Changelog 1.1.0 compliance.

No, the changelog workflow does not modify version files during a release. It strictly enforces the CHANGELOG.md scope to the artifact itself, ensuring it only edits the changelog document and prepares release entries without touching any project version configuration files.