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update-changelog

Generate CHANGES.md entries from GitHub milestone issues and PRs.

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Search Tags:#automation#workflow#planning#changelog#github#release-notes#milestone
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/penpot/penpot --skill update-changelog-penpot
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Skill: update-changelog
Source: https://github.com/penpot/penpot/tree/main/.opencode/skills/update-changelog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/penpot/penpot --skill update-changelog-penpot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually compiling a release changelog from milestone issues and PRs is error-prone and time-consuming; this skill automates the consolidation and accurate formatting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate CHANGES.md entries by pulling issues and PRs from a specified GitHub milestone.
  • Apply correct categorization based on issue type and ensure each entry links to the user-facing issue and the fix PRs.
  • Support workflow scenarios like pre-release preparation, incremental milestone updates, and reuse across multiple releases.

Quick Start

Provide a GitHub milestone identifier and run the update to populate CHANGES.md with merged issues and PRs, correctly categorized and linked.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-changelog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate release notes from a GitHub milestone?▼

Automatically generate release notes by pulling issues and PRs from a specified GitHub milestone and inserting formatted entries into CHANGES.md. The skill applies issue_type-based categorization and links each entry to the user-facing issue and its closing PRs.

What's the best way to compile a CHANGES.md changelog without manual errors?▼

Compiling a CHANGES.md changelog automatically from milestone issues and PRs prevents manual formatting errors. This approach consolidates merged items, applies labeling rules, and ensures precise linking to produce accurate release notes.

Do I need Python and gh CLI to generate changelog entries from GitHub milestones?▼

Yes, generating changelog entries requires Python 3.8+, authenticated gh CLI, and the helper script tools/gh.py. These prerequisites fetch the milestone data and format the entries for insertion into the changelog.

How does issue type categorization work when generating release notes?▼

Issue type categorization works by applying labeling rules to group milestone issues and PRs automatically. The generated release notes categorize each entry based on its issue_type and provide precise links to the user-facing issue and the fix PRs.

Can I use this automated changelog workflow for incremental milestone updates across multiple releases?▼

Yes, you can use this workflow for incremental milestone updates and reuse it across multiple releases. It supports pre-release preparation scenarios by dynamically pulling the latest merged issues and PRs from the specified GitHub milestone.

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