patch-notes

Generate player-facing patch notes from git history and changelogs.

Updated Apr 10, 2026

Search Tags:#git #changelog #communication #patch-notes #game-release #patch-notes-generation

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npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill patch-notes-emcconnell

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Skill: patch-notes
Source: https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout/tree/main/.claude/skills/patch-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill patch-notes-emcconnell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the creation of player-facing patch notes by translating git history, sprint data, and internal changelogs into clear, engaging updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

Consolidates updates from internal changelogs and sprint data.
Produces patch notes in brief, detailed, or full styles.
Exports to docs/patch-notes/[version].md and production/releases/[version]/patch-notes.md for distribution and archiving.

Quick Start

Provide the release version and optional style to generate player-facing patch notes, for example, run /patch-notes 1.2.0 --style detailed.

Frequently Asked Questions about patch-notes

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate player-facing patch notes from a git changelog?▼

To generate player-facing patch notes from a git changelog, provide the release version and optional style. The tool reads internal changelog.md files and uses git logs as a fallback to produce updates in brief, detailed, or full styles.

Can I use sprint data and internal changelogs to create game release updates?▼

Yes, you can use sprint data and internal changelogs to create game release updates. The tool consolidates these sources to automate the creation of engaging, player-facing patch notes for game releases and hotfix communications.

What is the best way to format git history into brief or detailed patch notes?▼

The best way to format git history into brief or detailed patch notes is by specifying a style parameter. You can generate outputs in brief, detailed, or full styles by running commands with the desired style option.

Does patch notes generation work without a dedicated changelog file?▼

Yes, patch notes generation works without a dedicated changelog file. If production/releases/[version]/changelog.md and docs/CHANGELOG.md are unavailable, the tool uses git logs as a fallback to generate the player-facing updates.

Where are the generated patch notes exported for distribution and archiving?▼

Generated patch notes are exported to docs/patch-notes/[version].md for distribution and production/releases/[version]/patch-notes.md for archiving. This ensures updates are accessible across documentation and production release directories.