generate-release-notes

Generate release notes by harvesting commits and targeted file diffs since the latest Git tag, then mapping changes into structured sections with emoji-based categorization and contributor attribution.

Format changelog entries by mapping changes into correct emoji-based sections like Runtime, Challenges, UI/Frontend, Docker, and Bugfixes, applying status markers like ⚡/⚠️/📜 for major, minor, and hotfix releases.

Yes, you can automate contributor kudos attribution by pulling contributor signals and commit lists between the latest release tag and HEAD, ensuring kudos are accurately assigned in the final release-note output.

Yes, this release notes generator supports categorizing i18n and DevOps configuration changes by applying targeted file comparisons that map updates directly into the correct template-consistent sections.

The best way to add disclaimers for breaking changes and policy updates is through automated template-consistent formatting that applies specific disclaimer rules to relevant items during the release-note generation process.

You should not use automated release notes generation when your hotfix changes span highly unconventional areas outside runtime, frontend/UI, challenges, configuration/DevOps, i18n, and policy, as the categorization relies on these defined scopes.