releasenotes
Generate formatted changelogs from git history since the last release tag. Use when preparing release notes that categorize changes into breaking changes, features, fixes, and other sections.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/openhands/extensions --skill releasenotes- 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 releasenotes 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.
Generate a changelog for all changes from the most recent release until now.
Steps
- Find the most recent release tag using
git tag --sort=-creatordate - Get commits and merged PRs since that tag
- Look at previous releases in this repo to match their format and style
- Categorize changes into sections: Breaking Changes, Added, Changed, Fixed, Notes
- Focus on user-facing changes (features, important bug fixes, breaking changes)
- Include PR links and contributor attribution
Output
Present the changelog in a markdown code block, ready to copy-paste into a GitHub release.
FAQ
What does the releasenotes skill do?
Generate formatted changelogs from git history since the last release tag. Use when preparing release notes that categorize changes into breaking changes, features, fixes, and other sections.
How do I install releasenotes?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/openhands/extensions --skill releasenotes 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/releasenotes/ (personal) or .claude/skills/releasenotes/ (project).
Which AI agents can use releasenotes?
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 releasenotes 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 releasenotes?
It is published by openhands in openhands/extensions. It has 48 recorded installs.
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