patch-notes

Translate internal game development change records into player-facing patch notes.

Updated Jul 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MichaelSolati/mkai --skill patch-notes-michaelsolati
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: patch-notes
Source: https://github.com/MichaelSolati/mkai/tree/main/profiles/game-dev/skills/patch-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MichaelSolati/mkai --skill patch-notes-michaelsolati

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Game development teams often struggle to translate internal technical changelogs, git history, and sprint data into clear, engaging patch notes for players, a process that requires consistent tone, proper categorization, and elimination of internal jargon.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Change Translation: Converts technical developer language (e.g., "refactored damage calculation pipeline") into player-friendly descriptions (e.g., "Improved hit detection accuracy").
  • Flexible Output Styles: Supports brief, detailed, and full patch note formats, plus custom template detection for brand-aligned output.
  • Multi-Source Data Aggregation: Pulls change data from internal changelogs, git logs, sprint retrospectives, and balance change documents to ensure no updates are missed.
  • Use Case: A game studio releasing version 1.2.0 can use this skill to quickly generate consistent, on-brand patch notes without manually rewriting every technical change.

Quick Start

Use the patch-notes skill to generate player-facing patch notes for version 2.1.0 of your game.

Frequently Asked Questions about patch-notes

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

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How do I convert git history and internal changelogs into player-facing patch notes?

Patch notes generation translates internal technical change records, such as git history and sprint data, into player-friendly descriptions by eliminating developer jargon and applying consistent categorization for public release.

What is the best way to format game patch notes from technical developer language?

Formatting game patch notes involves converting technical developer language like refactored pipelines into player-friendly descriptions such as improved hit detection, while aligning the output tone with your studio's brand guidelines.

Can I use custom templates and different detail levels for game release notes?

Custom templates and multiple detail levels are supported for game release notes, allowing studios to generate brief, detailed, or full patch note formats that align with their specific player communication style.

Does this patch notes generation process aggregate data from sprint retrospectives and balance change documents?

The patch notes generation process aggregates change data from multiple sources including internal changelogs, git logs, sprint retrospectives, and balance change specifications to ensure no game updates are missed.

Are there limitations when translating internal game development change records into public patch notes?

Translating internal change records into public patch notes requires source data from recognized formats like git history or sprint documents, and output quality depends on the clarity of the original technical changelog inputs.