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pop-changelog-automation

Automates CHANGELOG.md updates and GitHub release notes via conventional commits and semantic versioning.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#changelog#git-workflow#semantic-versioning#release-notes#conventional-commits
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jrc1883/popkit-ai --skill pop-changelog-automation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pop-changelog-automation
Source: https://github.com/jrc1883/popkit-ai/tree/main/packages/popkit-dev/skills/pop-changelog-automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jrc1883/popkit-ai --skill pop-changelog-automation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automatically generate and maintain CHANGELOG.md entries and GitHub release notes by interpreting conventional commits and semantic versioning, saving engineering time and reducing release risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Semantic version bump detection (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH) from commits.
  • Auto-categorization of changes by type (feat, fix, breaking, etc.) for clear changelogs.
  • Auto-generation of GitHub release notes and integration-ready release artifacts.
  • Use Case: before a release or on PR merge, automatically prepare release documentation and version updates.

Quick Start

Run the changelog automation to analyze commits since the last release and generate the next version's CHANGELOG.md entry and release notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about pop-changelog-automation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate changelog generation from conventional commits?▼

Automate changelog generation by parsing conventional commit history to categorize changes by type, applying semantic versioning to determine version bumps, and outputting structured release notes and CHANGELOG.md entries.

How does semantic versioning detect MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH bumps from git history?▼

Semantic versioning detects version bumps by parsing commit history since the last release, identifying breaking changes for MAJOR bumps, new features for MINOR bumps, and fixes for PATCH bumps.

Can I automatically generate GitHub release notes on PR merge?▼

Yes, you can generate GitHub release notes on PR merge by running changelog automation to analyze new commits, group changes by type, and produce integration-ready release artifacts.

What is the best way to group release notes by conventional commit type?▼

Group release notes by conventional commit type by parsing commit messages to auto-categorize changes into features, fixes, and breaking changes, then outputting structured changelog entries.

Do I need additional dependencies to manage semantic version bumps and release documentation?▼

No additional dependencies are required to manage semantic version bumps and release documentation, as the automation parses commit history and outputs version bumps, breaking changes, and release notes directly.

When should I run changelog automation in a git workflow?▼

Run changelog automation before a release or on PR merge to analyze commits since the last release and automatically prepare the next version's CHANGELOG.md entry and release notes.

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