glab-changelog

Generate GitLab changelogs by aggregating releases, tags, and commits.

12|2|Updated Apr 21, 2026
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Skill: glab-changelog
Source: https://github.com/haomingz/kimi-skills/tree/main/skills/gitlab-cli-guide/glab-changelog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haomingz/kimi-skills --skill glab-changelog-haomingz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

GitLab changelog generation automates release notes by aggregating releases, tags, and commit history to produce a coherent changelog for a project.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate a changelog for GitLab repositories by aggregating releases, tags, and commits.
  • Create release notes and version-history documentation for releases and CI pipelines.
  • Use Case: Imagine a project releasing version v2.3; this workflow generates a changelog from GitLab data and prepares the release notes.

Quick Start

Run the glab changelog generate to create a changelog for your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about glab-changelog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a changelog for a GitLab repository?

To generate a GitLab changelog, you can run the glab changelog generate command, which aggregates releases, tags, and commits to produce coherent version-history documentation for your project.

Can I automate release notes generation in GitLab CI pipelines?

Yes, you can automate release notes generation in GitLab CI pipelines by running the glab changelog command to aggregate commit history and tags into structured release documentation.

How do I configure GitLab changelog generation using config files and trailers?

GitLab changelog generation supports configuration through options like --config-file, --date, --from, --to, and --trailer to filter and format aggregated release notes accurately.

What is the best way to create version-history documentation from GitLab tags and commits?

The best way to create version-history documentation is using glab to aggregate GitLab tags and commits, automatically compiling structured changelogs for project releases.

Do I need glab installed to create GitLab release notes?

Yes, you need the glab CLI tool to execute the changelog generate command, which queries GitLab data to aggregate releases and commits into release notes.

How does GitLab changelog generation handle version ranges for release notes?

GitLab changelog generation handles version ranges by using the --from and --to options, filtering commits and tags between specific releases to build accurate version histories.