Changelog Writer
Generates clear, concise changelogs summarizing software updates and improvements – boosting transparency & user understanding.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add changelog-writer npx -- -y @trustedskills/changelog-writer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"changelog-writer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/changelog-writer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automatically generates changelog entries from provided commit messages. It can parse common git formats and produce structured output suitable for various changelog formats (e.g., Markdown, reStructuredText). The resulting changelog entries are formatted with clear headings and descriptions based on the commit message content.
When to use it
- Automating repetitive tasks: Quickly generate changelogs for software releases without manual effort.
- Maintaining consistent formatting: Ensure all changelog entries adhere to a defined style guide.
- Creating release notes: Produce comprehensive release notes by automatically extracting information from commit history.
- Documenting project changes: Keep an accurate record of modifications and improvements made throughout the development lifecycle.
Key capabilities
- Parses Git commit messages.
- Formats changelog entries in Markdown or reStructuredText.
- Supports common Git formats.
- Generates structured output.
Example prompts
- "Generate a changelog from these commit messages: [paste commit messages here]"
- "Create a markdown changelog for the last release, using standard headings."
- “Summarize the changes in this git repository into a changelog.”
Tips & gotchas
- The quality of the generated changelog depends heavily on well-formatted and descriptive Git commit messages. Ensure your team follows consistent commit message conventions.
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