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create-release-notes

Generate categorized release notes from git history and PR descriptions.

6|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#changelog#docs#release-notes#pr-descriptions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GeneralJerel/chalk-skills --skill create-release-notes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-release-notes
Source: https://github.com/GeneralJerel/chalk-skills/tree/main/skills/create-release-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GeneralJerel/chalk-skills --skill create-release-notes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Release notes are often manual, error-prone, and time-consuming to produce from git history and PR descriptions; this skill automates the generation of clear, user-facing notes from commits and descriptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate user-facing release notes from git history and PR descriptions
  • Group changes by impact category (breaking changes, new features, improvements, bug fixes, deprecations, security)
  • Save notes to the project's release notes file in .chalk/docs/product with automatic versioning
  • Use in product planning, marketing communication, and user onboarding

Quick Start

Generate release notes for version v1.2.0 between v1.1.0 and v1.2.0.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-release-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate release notes from git history and PR descriptions?▼

You can automatically generate release notes by processing git history and PR descriptions between specified version tags, categorizing changes into structured markdown output for user-facing documentation.

Can I group git commits into categories like breaking changes and bug fixes for changelogs?▼

Yes, you can group commits into changelog categories. The Skill automatically formats notes into Breaking Changes, New Features, Improvements, Bug Fixes, Deprecations, and Security for clear user-facing communication.

How do I specify the version range for generating release notes between two tags?▼

You specify the version range by providing starting and ending references, such as two previous version tags or a previous tag and HEAD, to filter the relevant git history for release notes generation.

Where are the generated release notes saved in the software project repository?▼

Generated release notes are saved as markdown files in the project repository, automatically output to the `.chalk/docs/product/` directory with a version number appended to the filename.

Do I need any external dependencies to automate changelog generation from git commits?▼

No external dependencies are required to automate changelog generation. The Skill operates independently to parse git history and PR descriptions without needing additional component installations.

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