Changelog Generator
This skill automatically creates detailed changelogs from code commits, saving developers time and ensuring clear release documentation.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add oldwinter-changelog-generator npx -- -y @trustedskills/oldwinter-changelog-generator
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"oldwinter-changelog-generator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/oldwinter-changelog-generator"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The oldwinter-changelog-generator skill automatically generates changelogs from commit messages. It parses a Git repository's history, extracts relevant information from commit messages, and formats it into a human-readable changelog document. This significantly reduces the manual effort required to maintain accurate project release notes.
When to use it
- You need to create a changelog for an open-source project or internal software.
- Your team follows consistent commit message conventions (e.g., using semantic versioning prefixes).
- You want to automate the process of generating release notes from your Git history.
- You're looking for a quick and easy way to document changes in a codebase.
Key capabilities
- Parses Git repository history.
- Extracts information from commit messages.
- Formats data into a changelog document.
- Supports semantic versioning prefixes in commit messages.
Example prompts
- "Generate a changelog for this repository."
- "Create a release notes file based on the last 10 commits."
- “Format the Git history from [repository URL] into a Markdown changelog.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends heavily on consistent commit message formatting. Ensure your team adheres to a defined convention for commit messages to maximize the quality of the generated changelog.
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