changelog-generator
Automatically creates user-facing changelogs from git commits by analyzing commit history, categorizing changes, and transforming technical commits into clear, customer-friendly release notes. Turns hours of manual changelog writing into minutes of automated generation.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill changelog-generator- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads changelog-generator automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Changelog Generator
This skill transforms technical git commits into polished, user-friendly changelogs that your customers and users will actually understand and appreciate.
When to Use This Skill
- Preparing release notes for a new version
- Creating weekly or monthly product update summaries
- Documenting changes for customers
- Writing changelog entries for app store submissions
- Generating update notifications
- Creating internal release documentation
- Maintaining a public changelog/product updates page
What This Skill Does
- Scans Git History: Analyzes commits from a specific time period or between versions
- Categorizes Changes: Groups commits into logical categories (features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, security)
- Translates Technical → User-Friendly: Converts developer commits into customer language
- Formats Professionally: Creates clean, structured changelog entries
- Filters Noise: Excludes internal commits (refactoring, tests, etc.)
- Follows Best Practices: Applies changelog guidelines and your brand voice
How to Use
Basic Usage
From your project repository:
Create a changelog from commits since last release
Generate changelog for all commits from the past week
Create release notes for version 2.5.0
With Specific Date Range
Create a changelog for all commits between March 1 and March 15
With Custom Guidelines
Create a changelog for commits since v2.4.0, using my changelog
guidelines from CHANGELOG_STYLE.md
Example
User: "Create a changelog for commits from the past 7 days"
Output:
# Updates - Week of March 10, 2024
## ✨ New Features
- **Team Workspaces**: Create separate workspaces for different
projects. Invite team members and keep everything organized.
- **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Press ? to see all available shortcuts.
Navigate faster without touching your mouse.
## 🔧 Improvements
- **Faster Sync**: Files now sync 2x faster across devices
- **Better Search**: Search now includes file contents, not just titles
## 🐛 Fixes
- Fixed issue where large images wouldn't upload
- Resolved timezone confusion in scheduled posts
- Corrected notification badge count
Inspired by: Manik Aggarwal's use case from Lenny's Newsletter
Tips
- Run from your git repository root
- Specify date ranges for focused changelogs
- Use your CHANGELOG_STYLE.md for consistent formatting
- Review and adjust the generated changelog before publishing
- Save output directly to CHANGELOG.md
Related Use Cases
- Creating GitHub release notes
- Writing app store update descriptions
- Generating email updates for users
- Creating social media announcement posts
FAQ
What does the changelog-generator skill do?
Automatically creates user-facing changelogs from git commits by analyzing commit history, categorizing changes, and transforming technical commits into clear, customer-friendly release notes. Turns hours of manual changelog writing into minutes of automated generation.
How do I install changelog-generator?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill changelog-generator in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/changelog-generator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/changelog-generator/ (project).
Which AI agents can use changelog-generator?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is changelog-generator safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains changelog-generator?
It is published by davepoon in davepoon/buildwithclaude. It has 149 recorded installs.
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