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.

Safety

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