Changelog Generator
This skill transforms technical git commits and pull requests into polished, user-friendly changelogs that users and non-technical team-members will understand and appreciate.
Rules
- •Ensure no internal-only changes are mentioned
- •Language should be non-technical, clear and concise
- •Provide only the final answer as markdown, without additional commentary or explanation
- •Do not publish or tag releases automatically.
What This Skill Does
- •Scans Git History: Analyzes commits from a specific time period or between versions
- •Categorizes Changes: Groups commits into logical categories (features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, security)
- •Translates Technical → User-Friendly: Converts developer commits into customer language
- •Formats Professionally: Creates clean, structured changelog entries
- •Filters Noise: Excludes internal commits (refactoring, tests, etc.)
- •Follows Best Practices: Applies changelog guidelines and your brand voice
How to Use
Basic Usage
From your project repository:
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Create a changelog from commits since last release
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Generate changelog for all commits from the past week
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Create release notes for version 2.5.0
With Specific Date Range
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Create a changelog for all commits between March 1 and March 15
With Custom Guidelines
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Create a changelog for commits since v2.4.0, using my changelog guidelines from CHANGELOG_STYLE.md
Example Output
User: "Create a changelog for commits from the past 7 days"
Output:
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# Updates - Week of March 10, 2024 ## ✨ New Features - **Team Workspaces**: Create separate workspaces for different projects. Invite team members and keep everything organized. - **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Press ? to see all available shortcuts. Navigate faster without touching your mouse. ## 🔧 Improvements - **Faster Sync**: Files now sync 2x faster across devices - **Better Search**: Search now includes file contents, not just titles ## 🐛 Fixes - Fixed issue where large images wouldn't upload - Resolved timezone confusion in scheduled posts - Corrected notification badge count
Related Use Cases
- •Creating GitHub release notes
- •Writing app store update descriptions
- •Generating email updates for users
- •Creating social media announcement posts