devops:release-notes

Generate HTML release notes from git commit messages.

Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/atournayre/claude-personas --skill devops-release-notes
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Skill: devops:release-notes
Source: https://github.com/atournayre/claude-personas/tree/main/devops/skills/release-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/atournayre/claude-personas --skill devops-release-notes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of user-facing release notes by translating technical commit messages into clear, jargon-free descriptions, making software updates understandable for everyone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Commit Parsing: Analyzes git commit history between specified branches.
  • Jargon-Free Translation: Converts technical terms into plain language benefits.
  • Categorization: Organizes changes into 'New Features', 'Improvements', 'Fixes', and 'Security'.
  • HTML Report Generation: Outputs professional-looking release notes in HTML format.
  • Use Case: After a development sprint, use this Skill to generate the release notes for your users, highlighting what's new and improved without requiring them to understand developer commit messages.

Quick Start

Generate release notes for the current branch compared to the main branch.

Frequently Asked Questions about devops:release-notes

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?

This Skill generates release notes by analyzing git commit history between specified branches. It categorizes technical changes by impact—such as features, improvements, and fixes—and translates developer jargon into accessible language, outputting a user-friendly HTML report.

What is the best way to translate technical commit messages into user-friendly release notes?

Translating technical commit messages into user-friendly release notes involves parsing the git log to categorize changes into features, improvements, fixes, and security. This approach converts developer-centric jargon into plain language benefits, making software updates understandable for non-technical end users.

How do I automate HTML report generation for software release notes?

Automating HTML report generation for software release notes involves analyzing git commits and categorizing them into structured sections like New Features and Fixes. The system outputs professional-looking HTML documents to a specified directory, highlighting new features and improvements without manual formatting.

Can I categorize git commits by impact for my documentation?

Yes, you can categorize git commits by impact for your documentation. The analysis automatically organizes technical changes into distinct categories such as New Features, Improvements, Fixes, and Security updates to clearly structure your release notes.

Does this release notes generator work with different git branches?

Yes, this release notes generator works with different git branches. It analyzes the commit history between a specified branch and the main branch to identify changes, ensuring only the relevant updates for that specific development sprint are included in the final report.