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Release Notes Generator

Generate Confluence release notes from Jira issues, Git commits, and pull requests.

2|1|Updated Oct 17, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#git#changelog#jira#confluence#pull-requests#release-notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sethdford/claude-plugins --skill release-notes-generator
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Release Notes Generator
Source: https://github.com/sethdford/claude-plugins/tree/main/confluence-plugin/.claude-plugin/skills/release-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sethdford/claude-plugins --skill release-notes-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of release notes and changelogs in Confluence by aggregating Jira issues, Git commits, and pull requests. It saves time, ensures consistency, and reduces manual drafting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated aggregation: Collect changes from Jira fixVersions, Git commits, and PR summaries.
  • Template-driven output: Generates release notes in a standard Confluence-friendly format.
  • Audience-targeted outputs: Produces sections for end users, developers, and product teams.
  • Use Case: Prepare release notes for Version X.Y.Z or generate a complete changelog for a major release.

Quick Start

Use the Release Notes Generator to create release notes for a given version, for example "Version 2.2.0 — 2025-12-01" and publish to Confluence.

Frequently Asked Questions about Release Notes Generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate release notes from Jira, Git commits, and pull requests?▼

Generate release notes by aggregating Jira issues, Git commits, and pull requests into a standardized Confluence-friendly format. The Skill collects changes from Jira fixVersions and PR summaries, then structures them into sections for version, date, features, improvements, bug fixes, and technical details.

Can I automate changelog creation from multiple sources like Jira and Git?▼

Yes. Automate changelog creation by collecting data from Jira fixVersions, Git commits, and pull requests simultaneously. The Skill aggregates these sources into a single template-driven output suitable for release announcements and documentation.

What sections does an automated release notes template include?▼

Release notes templates include version, date, summary, new features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, deprecations, known issues, upgrade instructions, and a technical details section. Sections are organized for end users, developers, and product teams.

Does this work with Confluence for publishing release notes?▼

Yes. The Skill generates release notes in Confluence-friendly format, enabling direct publishing. Output is structured to match Confluence page requirements for version documentation and release announcements.

What data do I need before generating release notes?▼

Prepare Jira issues tagged with a fixVersion, Git commits accessible from your repository, and pull request summaries. The Skill parses these inputs to extract relevant changes and produce standardized release notes.

Can I target different audiences with release notes—end users and developers?▼

Yes. The Skill produces audience-targeted outputs with distinct sections for end users, developers, and product teams. This ensures each group receives relevant highlights and technical information.

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