patch-notes

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

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill patch-notes-emcconnell
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.