technical-writer-release-notes

Generate release notes and changelogs from merged PRs and issues.

6|Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill technical-writer-release-notes
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Skill: technical-writer-release-notes
Source: https://github.com/lookatitude/guild/tree/main/skills/specialists/technical-writer-release-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill technical-writer-release-notes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Teams building software need concise, versioned notes for users and stakeholders. Generating release notes from merged PRs is tedious and error-prone; automation helps maintain accuracy and consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Group entries by type: Added, Changed, Fixed, Deprecated, Removed, Security, following Keep-a-Changelog conventions.
  • Pull evidence from merged PRs and milestones, include migration and upgrade notes for breaking changes.
  • Output to CHANGELOG.md or a version page, ready for publication and auditing.

Quick Start

Draft the release notes for version X by aggregating merged PRs and issues and formatting them into a structured changelog.

Frequently Asked Questions about technical-writer-release-notes

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

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How do I automate release notes from merged pull requests?▼

Automating release notes aggregates merged PRs and issues, groups them by type like Added or Fixed, includes breaking-change callouts, and outputs human-ready changelogs for stakeholders.

What is the best way to generate a changelog following Keep-a-Changelog conventions?▼

To generate a changelog following Keep-a-Changelog conventions, merged PRs are grouped into Added, Changed, Fixed, Deprecated, Removed, and Security sections for a structured version history.

How do I add migration notes for breaking changes in release notes?▼

Adding migration notes involves extracting breaking-change callouts and upgrade instructions from merged PRs and milestones to include them in the published release notes.

Can I output my release notes directly to a CHANGELOG.md file?▼

Yes, you can output release notes directly to CHANGELOG.md or a version page by formatting aggregated merged PRs and issues into a structured changelog ready for publication and auditing.

Does this release notes automation work with GitHub milestones?▼

Yes, release notes automation pulls evidence from milestones and merged PRs to group changes by type and produce human-ready versioned notes for users and stakeholders.