Docs and Changelogs FAQs

Question 1

When should I use this skill?

Accepted Answer

Use this skill whenever you need to prepare a new release, document a major technical decision, or kick off a new feature. It is especially useful for teams following the Conventional Commits standard who want to maintain a clean and searchable version history.

Question 2

Does it require a specific commit message format?

Accepted Answer

While it works best with the Conventional Commits format (feat, fix, chore, etc.) to automatically categorize changes, it provides tools and hooks to help you and your team adopt these standards for better project transparency.

Question 3

What does the Docs and Changelogs skill do?

Accepted Answer

This skill automates the creation of professional changelogs by parsing your git commit history. It also scaffolds structured project documentation, including Architectural Decision Records (ADR) and Product Requirement Documents (PRD), ensuring your project remains well-documented with minimal manual effort.

Question 4

What documentation capabilities does it provide?

Accepted Answer

The skill provides automated changelog generation, semantic versioning management, ADR scaffolding (Context/Decision/Consequences), and PRD templates (User Stories/Requirements/Success Metrics). It also supports CI/CD integration for automated release note publishing.

Question 5

How does this skill improve my development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates the tedious task of manually writing release notes and ensures consistency across your project's documentation. By using standardized templates and automated scripts, it keeps your team aligned on architectural choices and product requirements without slowing down development.

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