Update Changelog
Automatically updates changelogs with new features and bug fixes, streamlining documentation and improving transparency for users.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add update-changelog npx -- -y @trustedskills/update-changelog
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"update-changelog": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/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 Git history, extracts relevant information from commit messages (typically following conventional commits format), and formats this into a structured changelog entry. The output can be easily integrated into existing documentation or release notes processes.
When to use it
- Automating Release Notes: Quickly generate a draft of release notes by parsing recent Git commits.
- Maintaining Changelog Consistency: Ensure your changelog follows a consistent format and includes all relevant changes.
- Generating Versioned Documentation: Automatically update documentation based on the latest commit history.
- Streamlining Development Workflow: Reduce manual effort in documenting project updates.
Key capabilities
- Parses Git commit messages
- Extracts information from conventional commits
- Formats changelog entries
- Updates existing changelog files
Example prompts
- "Generate a changelog entry for the last 5 commits."
- "Update the
CHANGELOG.mdfile with changes since version 1.2.3." - "Create a new changelog entry from this commit message: 'fix(auth): resolve login issues'."
Tips & gotchas
- This skill relies on conventional commits for accurate parsing; ensure your team follows the convention.
- The skill assumes you have Git installed and configured in the environment where it's being used.
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