changelog-automation

Automate changelog generation from commits, PRs, and releases following Keep a Changelog format. Use when setting up release workflows, generating release notes, or standardizing commit conventions.

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Best use case

changelog-automation is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Automate changelog generation from commits, PRs, and releases following Keep a Changelog format. Use when setting up release workflows, generating release notes, or standardizing commit conventions.

Teams using changelog-automation should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/changelog-automation/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/christophacham/agent-skills-library/main/skills/automation/changelog-automation/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/changelog-automation/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How changelog-automation Compares

Feature / Agentchangelog-automationStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Automate changelog generation from commits, PRs, and releases following Keep a Changelog format. Use when setting up release workflows, generating release notes, or standardizing commit conventions.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Changelog Automation

Patterns and tools for automating changelog generation, release notes, and version management following industry standards.

## Use this skill when

- Setting up automated changelog generation
- Implementing conventional commits
- Creating release note workflows
- Standardizing commit message formats
- Managing semantic versioning

## Do not use this skill when

- The project has no release process or versioning
- You only need a one-time manual release note
- Commit history is unavailable or unreliable

## Instructions

- Select a changelog format and versioning strategy.
- Enforce commit conventions or labeling rules.
- Configure tooling to generate and publish notes.
- Review output for accuracy, completeness, and wording.
- If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.

## Safety

- Avoid exposing secrets or internal-only details in release notes.

## Resources

- `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed patterns, templates, and examples.

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