app-store-changelog

Generate App Store release notes from git history. Use when: creating release changelogs, App Store 'What's New' text, or summarizing changes since last tag.

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Best use case

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

Generate App Store release notes from git history. Use when: creating release changelogs, App Store 'What's New' text, or summarizing changes since last tag.

Teams using app-store-changelog 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/app-store-changelog/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TerminalSkills/skills/main/skills/app-store-changelog/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

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

How app-store-changelog Compares

Feature / Agentapp-store-changelogStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Generate App Store release notes from git history. Use when: creating release changelogs, App Store 'What's New' text, or summarizing changes since last tag.

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

# App Store Changelog

## Overview
Generate a comprehensive, user-facing changelog from git history since the last tag, then translate commits into clear App Store release notes.

## Workflow

### 1) Collect changes
- Run `scripts/collect_release_changes.sh` from the repo root to gather commits and touched files.
- If needed, pass a specific tag or ref: `scripts/collect_release_changes.sh v1.2.3 HEAD`.
- If no tags exist, the script falls back to full history.

### 2) Triage for user impact
- Scan commits and files to identify user-visible changes.
- Group changes by theme (New, Improved, Fixed) and deduplicate overlaps.
- Drop internal-only work (build scripts, refactors, dependency bumps, CI).

### 3) Draft App Store notes
- Write short, benefit-focused bullets for each user-facing change.
- Use clear verbs and plain language; avoid internal jargon.
- Prefer 5 to 10 bullets unless the user requests a different length.

### 4) Validate
- Ensure every bullet maps back to a real change in the range.
- Check for duplicates and overly technical wording.
- Ask for clarification if any change is ambiguous or possibly internal-only.

## Commit-to-Bullet Examples

The following shows how raw commits are translated into App Store bullets:

| Raw commit message | App Store bullet |
|---|---|
| `fix(auth): resolve token refresh race condition on iOS 17` | • Fixed a login issue that could leave some users unexpectedly signed out. |
| `feat(search): add voice input to search bar` | • Search your library hands-free with the new voice input option. |
| `perf(timeline): lazy-load images to reduce scroll jank` | • Scrolling through your timeline is now smoother and faster. |

Internal-only commits that are **dropped** (no user impact):
- `chore: upgrade fastlane to 2.219`
- `refactor(network): extract URLSession wrapper into module`
- `ci: add nightly build job`

## Example Output

```
What's New in Version 3.4

• Search your library hands-free with the new voice input option.
• Scrolling through your timeline is now smoother and faster.
• Fixed a login issue that could leave some users unexpectedly signed out.
• Added dark-mode support to the settings screen.
• Improved load times when opening large photo albums.
```

## Output Format
- Title (optional): "What's New" or product name + version.
- Bullet list only; one sentence per bullet.
- Stick to storefront limits if the user provides one.

## Resources
- `scripts/collect_release_changes.sh`: Collect commits and touched files since last tag.
- `references/release-notes-guidelines.md`: Language, filtering, and QA rules for App Store notes.

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