Release Notes Generator
Generate clear, professional release notes from git commits, PRs, or a plain list of changes. Outputs formatted changelogs your users actually want to read.
Best use case
Release Notes Generator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Generate clear, professional release notes from git commits, PRs, or a plain list of changes. Outputs formatted changelogs your users actually want to read.
Generate clear, professional release notes from git commits, PRs, or a plain list of changes. Outputs formatted changelogs your users actually want to read.
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "Release Notes Generator" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Generate clear, professional release notes from git commits, PRs, or a plain list of changes. Outputs formatted changelogs your users actually want to read.
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/afrexai-release-notes/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Release Notes Generator Compares
| Feature / Agent | Release Notes Generator | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate clear, professional release notes from git commits, PRs, or a plain list of changes. Outputs formatted changelogs your users actually want to read.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Release Notes Generator Generate clear, professional release notes from git commits, PRs, or a plain list of changes. Outputs formatted changelogs your users actually want to read. ## Usage Tell the agent what changed — paste commits, PR titles, or describe features in plain language. It produces structured release notes. ### Input Options 1. **Git diff/log** — paste `git log --oneline v1.2.0..v1.3.0` output 2. **PR list** — paste merged PR titles 3. **Plain description** — "We added dark mode, fixed the login bug, and dropped Python 3.7 support" ### Output Format ```markdown ## v1.3.0 — 2026-02-13 ### Added - Dark mode across all pages (#142) ### Fixed - Login redirect loop on Safari (#138) ### Breaking Changes - Dropped Python 3.7 support — minimum is now 3.9 ### Migration Guide - Update your CI to use Python 3.9+ images ``` ## Behavior - Group changes by type: Added, Changed, Fixed, Deprecated, Removed, Security, Breaking Changes - Follow [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/) conventions - Include migration guides for breaking changes - Write for end users, not engineers (unless told otherwise) - Strip internal/refactor commits unless asked to include them - Add PR/issue numbers when available - Keep it scannable — bullet points, not paragraphs ## Audience Toggle Say "internal" for eng-focused notes or "external" for customer-facing notes. Default is external. ## Multiple Formats Ask for: - **Changelog** — append-friendly CHANGELOG.md format - **Email** — ready to paste into a release email - **Slack** — compact format for #releases channel - **GitHub Release** — markdown for GitHub release page - **Tweet thread** — highlight reel for social ## Tips - Run after every sprint or before every deploy - Pair with a CI step that dumps `git log` into a file - Keep a running CHANGELOG.md and append each release --- Built by [AfrexAI](https://afrexai-cto.github.io/context-packs/) — AI context packs for business teams ($47/pack). See our [AI Revenue Calculator](https://afrexai-cto.github.io/ai-revenue-calculator/) to find what automation is costing you.
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