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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Use changelog-automation to design a repeatable changelog and release-notes workflow for [repository], based on [versioning strategy] and [commit or PR convention], without publishing anything.
Required inputs
[repository]
[versioning strategy]
[commit or PR convention]
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name: changelog-automationdescription: "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."risk: criticalsource: communitydate_added: "2026-02-27"
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.
Limitations
Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.