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release-description

Generate a one-line release description from commits since the latest tag.

1|1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#release#scripts#release-notes#commit-analysis#one-liner
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bitsocialnet/bitsocial-web --skill release-description
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: release-description
Source: https://github.com/bitsocialnet/bitsocial-web/tree/main/.codex/skills/release-description
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bitsocialnet/bitsocial-web --skill release-description

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates the creation of a concise one-line release description from commit titles since the last git tag, reducing manual effort in preparing release notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze commits since the latest tag and categorize changes by Conventional Commits prefixes (feat:, fix:, perf:, refactor:, chore:, docs:).
  • Update the oneLinerDescription constant in scripts/release-body.js with a clear, high-level summary suitable for release notes.
  • Use when preparing release notes one-liners or release bodies for new versions, ensuring consistency across versions.

Quick Start

Update the one-liner release description by analyzing commits since the latest tag and writing the result to scripts/release-body.js.

Frequently Asked Questions about release-description

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate release notes from git commit messages automatically?▼

To generate release notes from git commit messages automatically, this Skill analyzes commit titles since the latest tag, categorizes them by Conventional Commits prefixes, and writes a concise one-line summary to scripts/release-body.js.

How do I create a one-line release description from Conventional Commits?▼

Creating a one-line release description from Conventional Commits involves parsing commit prefixes like feat: and fix: since the last tag, categorizing the changes, and updating the oneLinerDescription constant in your release-body.js script.

What is the best way to summarize git commits for a release body?▼

The best way to summarize git commits for a release body is to automate commit analysis from the latest tag, grouping changes by Conventional Commits prefixes to produce a high-level summary suitable for release notes.

Does this release notes generator require a specific file structure to write summaries?▼

Yes, this release notes generator requires a specific file structure, writing the generated one-line release summary directly into the oneLinerDescription constant within scripts/release-body.js.

What commit prefixes are categorized when generating release notes?▼

When generating release notes, the tool categorizes commit prefixes defined by the Conventional Commits standard, specifically parsing feat:, fix:, perf:, refactor:, chore:, and docs: tags from commit titles.

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