Update Changelog
This skill automatically updates changelogs for software projects, saving developers time and ensuring accurate documentation.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add nweii-update-changelog npx -- -y @trustedskills/nweii-update-changelog
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nweii-update-changelog": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/nweii-update-changelog"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automatically updates a changelog file based on provided commit messages. It parses commit history, extracts relevant information from commit messages (like issue numbers or feature names), and formats this into a standardized changelog entry. The resulting changelog can then be easily integrated into release notes or other documentation.
When to use it
- Automating Release Notes: Generate a draft of your release notes by automatically pulling changes from your Git repository's commit history.
- Maintaining Changelogs for Libraries/Projects: Keep a consistent and up-to-date changelog as you develop software.
- Tracking Feature Development: Easily document new features and bug fixes directly from commit messages.
- Generating Internal Documentation: Create internal documentation about changes made to a project over time.
Key capabilities
- Parses Git commit history
- Extracts information from commit messages
- Formats changelog entries
- Supports standardized changelog formats
Example prompts
- "Update the changelog for the
my-projectrepository." - "Generate a changelog entry from this commit message: 'Fixes bug #123 - Incorrect calculation of total.'"
- "Create a draft release notes based on commits since version 1.0."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires access to the Git repository being updated. Ensure the AI agent has appropriate credentials or permissions.
- The skill's effectiveness depends heavily on well-formatted commit messages that include relevant information (e.g., issue numbers, feature names).
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