Changelog Setup
Automatically generates clear, concise changelogs from commit messages, saving time and improving release documentation.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add changelog-setup npx -- -y @trustedskills/changelog-setup
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"changelog-setup": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/changelog-setup"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automates the setup of a changelog file. It can generate a basic changelog structure, populate it with initial entries based on provided information (like commit messages), and configure common formatting options. The goal is to streamline the process of maintaining project release notes.
When to use it
- You're starting a new software project and want to establish a changelog from the beginning.
- An existing project lacks a changelog, and you need one to track releases and changes.
- You find manually creating and updating your changelog tedious and time-consuming.
- You want to standardize the format of your changelog entries across multiple projects.
Key capabilities
- Generates basic changelog file structure.
- Populates changelog with initial entries.
- Supports common changelog formatting options (details not specified in source).
Example prompts
- "Create a changelog for my project, 'MyProject'."
- "Generate a changelog and populate it with the last 5 commit messages."
- “Set up a changelog file using conventional commits format.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on clear and consistent commit message formatting. Review the generated changelog to ensure accuracy and adjust as needed.
Tags
TrustedSkills Verification
Unlike other registries that point to live repositories, TrustedSkills pins every skill to a verified commit hash. This protects you from malicious updates — what you install today is exactly what was reviewed and verified.
Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.