How does it handle version numbering?

It parses your existing changelog for the last version and checks recent Git tags to propose the next logical version number for your review.

Does it include every single Git commit in the changelog?

No, it intelligently filters out internal commits like CI updates, linting, and merge commits to ensure the changelog remains readable for end-users.

Can it work with MDX files used in Docusaurus or Nextra?

Yes, the skill is designed to find and update changelogs in both standard Markdown (.md) and extended Markdown (.mdx) formats.

Is there a review step before the file is updated?

Yes, the skill generates the categorized entry and presents it to you for review and approval before writing the changes to your file.

What format does this skill use for entries?

The skill follows the industry-standard 'Keep a Changelog' format, using categorized headers such as Added, Changed, Fixed, and Removed.

Documentation Changelog Generator

Name: Documentation Changelog Generator
Author: petekp

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Content Management

Generates and categorizes professional changelog entries from Git history using the Keep a Changelog format.

This skill automates the tedious process of maintaining project history by analyzing Git commits since the last update to produce human-readable changelog entries. It intelligently identifies relevant documentation and code changes, categorizes them into standard sections like Added, Changed, and Fixed, and formats them according to the 'Keep a Changelog' standard. Perfect for open-source maintainers and documentation teams, it ensures users stay informed about recent updates while filtering out internal noise like CI configurations or formatting-only commits.

Key Features

01Automatic Git commit analysis and semantic categorization

022 GitHub stars

03Intelligent version and date detection from existing changelog files

04Internal commit filtering to prioritize user-facing documentation

05Strict adherence to 'Keep a Changelog' formatting standards

06Recursive searching for common changelog locations (MD and MDX)

Use Cases

01Maintaining a reverse-chronological project history after a series of merges

02Preparing professional release notes for open-source documentation sites

03Automating the record of bug fixes and feature updates for end-users

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add petekp/agent-skills docs-changelog

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT