Code Changelog
Generates a detailed code changelog from commit messages, streamlining documentation and improving project understanding.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add code-changelog npx -- -y @trustedskills/code-changelog
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"code-changelog": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/code-changelog"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill generates changelogs from commit messages. It parses a repository's history, extracts relevant information from commit messages, and formats this into a human-readable changelog document. The resulting changelog can be used for release notes or internal documentation.
When to use it
- You need to quickly create release notes from a Git repository.
- You want to automate the process of documenting changes in a software project.
- Your team follows consistent commit message conventions that can be parsed for meaningful change summaries.
- You're preparing for a new version and require a consolidated view of recent modifications.
Key capabilities
- Parses Git repository history.
- Extracts information from commit messages.
- Formats extracted data into changelog documents.
Example prompts
- "Generate a changelog for the
my-projectrepository." - "Create release notes based on commits since tag 'v1.0'."
- “Summarize changes in the last month from the main branch.”
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the generated changelog depends heavily on well-formatted and consistent commit messages. Ensure your team adheres to a clear commit message convention for optimal results.
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