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wiki-changelog

Analyze git history and generate categorized changelogs grouped by date and type.

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Search Tags:#automation#git#changelog#repository#history#release-notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/skills --skill wiki-changelog-microsoft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-changelog
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/skills/tree/main/.github/plugins/deep-wiki/skills/wiki-changelog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/skills --skill wiki-changelog-microsoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyzes repository git history to produce structured, categorized changelogs that clearly explain what changed and when.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates categorized changelogs from commit history with automatic grouping by type (Features, Fixes, Docs, Refactoring, etc.)
  • Supports per-day and per-week summaries, and can include release notes or migration notes when requested
  • Use Case: When stakeholders need a quick understanding of recent activity or a detailed changelog for release notes.

Quick Start

Generate a categorized changelog by analyzing the repository's git history and grouping commits by type for immediate review.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-changelog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a changelog from git history automatically?▼

You can generate a changelog from git history by reading repository commits, grouping them by date and type, and outputting structured daily or weekly summaries with optional migration notes.

What is the best way to categorize commit history for release notes?▼

The best way to categorize commit history for release notes is to group commits into distinct types like Features, Fixes, Docs, and Refactoring to clearly communicate what changed and when.

Can I create daily and weekly summaries from repository commits?▼

Yes, you can create daily and weekly summaries from repository commits by analyzing git history and grouping the changes chronologically to provide a quick understanding of recent activity.

How do I include migration notes when generating a changelog from a repository?▼

To include migration notes in a repository changelog, generate the categorized output from git history and specify the option to add migration notes alongside the daily and weekly commit groupings.

Do I need a specific repository URL to generate a categorized changelog?▼

You do not need a specific repository URL, but providing a REPO_URL when available allows the changelog generator to include accurate citations for the grouped commit history.

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