Changelog Generator
Automatically creates detailed changelogs from code commits, streamlining updates and improving transparency for developers and users.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add matteocervelli-changelog-generator npx -- -y @trustedskills/matteocervelli-changelog-generator
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"matteocervelli-changelog-generator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/matteocervelli-changelog-generator"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automatically generates changelogs based on provided commit messages. It parses a list of commits, extracts relevant information, and formats it into a human-readable changelog document suitable for release notes or similar purposes. The generated changelog includes details like version numbers, descriptions, and potentially other metadata derived from the commit history.
When to use it
- Software Releases: Quickly create changelogs when releasing new versions of software projects.
- Project Documentation: Automatically update project documentation with a record of changes.
- Internal Communication: Generate summaries of development activity for team updates or stakeholders.
- Automated Reporting: Integrate into CI/CD pipelines to automatically produce release notes.
Key capabilities
- Parses commit messages.
- Extracts information from commits.
- Formats output as a changelog document.
Example prompts
- "Generate a changelog from these commit messages: [paste commit messages here]"
- "Create a release note for version 1.2.3 based on the following commits: [paste commit messages here]"
- “Summarize changes in this repository's history into a changelog.”
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the generated changelog depends heavily on the clarity and consistency of your commit messages. Ensure that commit messages follow a standardized format for optimal results.
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