Changelog Writer
Generates detailed changelogs for software projects, streamlining updates and improving communication with users.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add monkey1sai-changelog-writer npx -- -y @trustedskills/monkey1sai-changelog-writer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"monkey1sai-changelog-writer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/monkey1sai-changelog-writer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automatically generates changelogs from provided commit messages. It parses a list of commits, extracts relevant information like author, date, and message, and formats them into a structured changelog document. The output can be customized to include specific sections or formatting styles.
When to use it
- Generating release notes for software projects based on Git history.
- Creating summaries of changes for internal documentation.
- Automating the process of updating project websites with new features and bug fixes.
- Producing changelogs for open-source libraries or frameworks.
Key capabilities
- Parses commit messages from a Git repository.
- Extracts author, date, and message information from commits.
- Formats extracted data into a structured changelog document.
- Customizable output format.
Example prompts
- "Generate a changelog for the last 5 releases of my project."
- "Create a changelog in Markdown format from these commit messages: [paste commit messages here]"
- “Write a changelog with sections for 'Features', 'Bug Fixes' and 'Breaking Changes' based on this git log.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill relies on well-formatted Git commit messages. Ensure your commits follow a consistent convention to maximize the accuracy and readability of the generated changelog.
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