changelog-automation
Automates changelog generation from commits and releases in Keep a Changelog format.
What it does
This tool helps automatically create changelogs for your software projects. It organizes information about updates, fixes, and new releases in a standardized way.
When to use it
- ✓When setting up an automatic process to generate changelogs.
- ✓When you want to organize your code messages (commits) in a standardized way.
- ✓When creating notes for new software releases.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Generate a changelog for the latest release of my project.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The tool reads the notes made during code development (called commits and pull requests) and organizes them following a standard format. It can be configured to follow specific rules and generate release notes automatically.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill changelog-automationOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/changelog-automation/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Changelog Automation
Patterns and tools for automating changelog generation, release notes, and version management following industry standards.
Use this skill when
- Setting up automated changelog generation
- Implementing conventional commits
- Creating release note workflows
- Standardizing commit message formats
- Managing semantic versioning
Do not use this skill when
- The project has no release process or versioning
- You only need a one-time manual release note
- Commit history is unavailable or unreliable
Instructions
- Select a changelog format and versioning strategy.
- Enforce commit conventions or labeling rules.
- Configure tooling to generate and publish notes.
- Review output for accuracy, completeness, and wording.
- If detailed examples are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Safety
- Avoid exposing secrets or internal-only details in release notes.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed patterns, templates, and examples.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
FAQ
What are 'commits'?
They are like 'saves' for your code, where you record the changes made. Each commit can have a message explaining what was modified.
What is 'Keep a Changelog'?
It's a recommended standard for writing changelogs, making them easy to read and understand.
Can I use this for any project?
It's ideal for projects that have a release and versioning process. It's not recommended if the code history is not organized or if you only need a one-time manual note.
Details
Original description by the author
Automate changelog generation from commits, PRs, and releases following Keep a Changelog format. Use when setting up release workflows, generating release notes, or standardizing commit conventions.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #2508
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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