Changelog Maintenance
This skill automatically updates changelogs by parsing commit messages, ensuring accurate and timely release notes for your project.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add changelog-maintenance npx -- -y @trustedskills/changelog-maintenance
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"changelog-maintenance": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/changelog-maintenance"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The changelog-maintenance skill helps users track, document, and manage changes made to software or projects over time. It ensures that updates are clearly recorded with version numbers, dates, and descriptions of new features, bug fixes, and other relevant details.
When to use it
- You need to maintain a clear history of project updates for developers or end-users.
- You're preparing a release note for a software update.
- Your team requires structured documentation of changes made during sprints or iterations.
- You want to ensure transparency with stakeholders about what has changed in each version.
Key capabilities
- Automatically generates changelogs based on commit messages or user input.
- Supports standard formats like Markdown, JSON, and plain text.
- Tracks versions, dates, and change types (e.g., added, fixed, removed).
- Integrates with version control systems for seamless updates.
Example prompts
- "Generate a changelog entry for version 2.1.0 with the following changes: added dark mode, fixed login bug."
- "Create a Markdown-formatted changelog from these commit messages."
- "Document all changes made in the last sprint in JSON format."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that your commit messages or input follow a consistent structure for accurate parsing.
- Some formats may require additional configuration to match your project's specific needs.
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