What happens if a section like 'Fixed' has no changes?

The skill follows a clean formatting rule where empty categories are automatically omitted from the final CHANGELOG.md entry.

How does the skill identify which pull requests to include?

The skill uses the GitHub CLI to list pull requests merged into the main branch since the date of the previous version tag, ensuring only new changes are captured.

Does it support custom version numbers?

Absolutely. You can provide a specific version number (e.g., 0.5.3) and even specify additional unmerged PRs that should be included in the release draft.

Can it distinguish between team members and external contributors?

Yes, it checks git commit email domains and a local memory file (project_team_members.md) to identify external contributors for the 'Thanks' section.

Changelog Automator Claude Code Skill

The Changelog skill streamlines the release process by automatically gathering merged pull requests and git commits since the last release tag to build a comprehensive CHANGELOG.md file. It intelligently categorizes updates into standardized sections like Added, Fixed, and Changed, while cross-referencing team directories to highlight external contributors. By maintaining a consistent markdown structure and linking directly to GitHub PRs, it ensures project documentation remains accurate, professional, and up-to-date with minimal manual effort.

Key Features

01Team-aware filtering using local memory files and email domain validation

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03Intelligent categorization into Added, Changed, Fixed, and Housekeeping sections

04Automatic identification and attribution of external contributors

05Automated retrieval of merged PRs and git tags using GitHub CLI

06Standardized Markdown formatting with direct PR hyperlink integration

Use Cases

01Preparing professional release notes for a new software version

02Automating the tedious task of auditing merged PRs and contributor lists

03Standardizing CHANGELOG.md formatting across large repositories

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