release-notes-generator

Automating release notes generation from git history parses commits and PR data to produce user-friendly outputs. It formats them into a CHANGELOG, PR bodies, and Slack announcements using templates, reducing manual writing effort.

Yes, you can generate a Slack announcement from pull requests automatically. The Skill applies product-focused language and templates to transform PR data into ready-to-send Slack messages, ensuring consistent messaging.

Creating a CHANGELOG from git commits for project handoffs is best handled by automating extraction from commit history. This Skill organizes changes into clear CHANGELOG sections and optionally includes migration notes.

Yes, this release notes generator works without external dependencies. It runs standalone using internal scripts and templates to process your git history, requiring no additional environment setups to generate CHANGELOGs and PR bodies.

Formatting pull request bodies for software releases is done by applying built-in templates to your git history. The Skill structures PR data into consistent language, optionally adding migration notes to clarify changes.

You should include optional migration notes in release notes when software releases or project handoffs involve breaking changes. The Skill supports adding these notes within CHANGELOG formats and PR bodies to clarify transition steps.