changelog-generator

Converts git commit history into categorized, ready-to-publish markdown release notes.

42|12|Updated Jan 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/frostant/awesome-claude-skills --skill changelog-generator-frostant
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: changelog-generator
Source: https://github.com/frostant/awesome-claude-skills/tree/main/changelog-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/frostant/awesome-claude-skills --skill changelog-generator-frostant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually compiling release notes from Git commits is time-consuming and error-prone; this skill automates the process by generating customer-facing changelogs directly from commit history.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans Git History: Analyzes commits across a time window or between versions to capture changes.
  • Categorizes Changes: Groups commits into features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and security updates.
  • Translates Technical → User-Friendly: Converts developer-centric messages into clear, customer-ready language.
  • Formats Professionally: Produces well-structured, publish-ready changelog entries.
  • Filters Noise: Excludes internal commits, tests, and noisy refactors to keep the output concise.
  • Use Cases: Generate release notes for versioned releases, weekly/monthly updates, and public changelogs for app stores or docs.

Quick Start

From your Git repository, run the changelog generator to produce a release notes document for the current version.

Frequently Asked Questions about changelog-generator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate release notes from git commit history?▼

To generate release notes from git commit history, use a tool that scans your repository's commit log, categorizes changes into features and fixes, and translates developer messages into customer-facing markdown changelog entries for publishing.

What is the best way to automate changelog creation for versioned releases?▼

Automating changelog creation for versioned releases involves reading git history between versions, filtering out noisy internal refactors, and structuring the remaining commits into clear, user-friendly release notes grouped by change type.

Can I convert technical git commits into customer-facing changelogs?▼

Yes, you can convert technical git commits into customer-facing changelogs by processing the commit history to categorize updates like security patches and improvements, then formatting them into structured markdown ready for app stores or documentation.

How do I filter internal commits and refactors from public changelogs?▼

Filtering internal commits and refactors from public changelogs requires analyzing git history and excluding test-related or noisy internal commits, ensuring only user-facing features, bug fixes, and breaking changes appear in the final markdown output.

Does this changelog generator work for weekly updates and public release notes?▼

Yes, this changelog generator works for weekly updates and public release notes by analyzing commits across a specific time window, categorizing them, and outputting structured markdown documents suitable for regular versioned releases.