update-changelog
Add or revise a project's Keep-a-Changelog-format changelog, including version bumps and change-type groupings. Use when the user says 'update the changelog', 'log this change', or 'bump the changelog' for a project or plugin.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/nweii/agent-stuff --skill update-changelog- 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 update-changelog 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.
Update Changelog
Update changelog files following Keep a Changelog conventions.
Usage
/update-changelog <version> <change_type> <message>
Parameters
<version>: Version number (e.g., "1.1.0")<change_type>: One of: "added", "changed", "deprecated", "removed", "fixed", "security"<message>: Description of the change
Process
- Check for existing changelog (CHANGELOG.md or changelog.md), create if missing
- Find or create section for the specified version with today's date
- Add the new entry under the appropriate change type heading
- Format according to Keep a Changelog conventions
- Write the updated changelog back to file
Format Conventions
- Group changes by type (Added, Changed, Deprecated, Removed, Fixed, Security)
- List changes as bullet points
- Include date for version sections (YYYY-MM-DD)
- Keep entries concise but descriptive
- No emojis
Example Output
## [1.2.0] - 2025-01-24
### Added
- New markdown to BlockDoc conversion feature
### Fixed
- Bug in HTML renderer causing incorrect output
Plugin changelogs
For plugin changelog formats, see skill-plugin-conventions.md.
FAQ
What does the update-changelog skill do?
Add or revise a project's Keep-a-Changelog-format changelog, including version bumps and change-type groupings. Use when the user says 'update the changelog', 'log this change', or 'bump the changelog' for a project or plugin.
How do I install update-changelog?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/nweii/agent-stuff --skill update-changelog 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/update-changelog/ (personal) or .claude/skills/update-changelog/ (project).
Which AI agents can use update-changelog?
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 update-changelog 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 update-changelog?
It is published by nweii in nweii/agent-stuff. It has 43 recorded installs.
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