How does the linter assist with repository maintenance?

The linter ensures all commit messages meet standard formatting rules, which improves git history readability and enables better automated versioning.

What standards does this skill follow?

The skill follows the 'Keep a Changelog' format for generation and the 'Conventional Commits' specification for message linting.

Can I generate a changelog for a specific version range?

Yes, you can use the --from-tag and --to-tag flags or specific git refs to define the exact range of commits to include.

In what formats can I export the changelog?

The skill supports both Markdown for documentation and JSON for programmatic use or integration with other tools.

Git Changelog & Commit Linter

Name: Git Changelog & Commit Linter
Author: micsapp

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Developer Tools

Automates the generation of structured changelogs from git history and enforces conventional commit standards.

This skill streamlines the release process by automatically parsing git commits to generate formatted changelogs and validating commit messages against conventional standards. It provides developers with a structured way to maintain project history, ensuring that release notes are consistent, readable, and adhere to industry best practices like 'Keep a Changelog'. Whether you need to generate a summary for a specific version tag or lint local commits before a push, this tool integrates directly into the Claude Code environment to maintain high-quality project documentation and workflow discipline.

Key Features

01Markdown and JSON output formatting

02Adherence to Keep a Changelog standards

03Conventional commit message validation and linting

040 GitHub stars

05Automated changelog generation from git history

06Support for specific git tags and reference ranges

Use Cases

01Ensuring all team commits follow standardized naming conventions through automated linting

02Comparing changes between specific branches or tags for internal audits and documentation

03Generating release notes automatically before a new production deployment

Key Features

01Markdown and JSON output formatting

02Adherence to Keep a Changelog standards

03Conventional commit message validation and linting

040 GitHub stars

05Automated changelog generation from git history

06Support for specific git tags and reference ranges

Use Cases

01Ensuring all team commits follow standardized naming conventions through automated linting

02Comparing changes between specific branches or tags for internal audits and documentation

03Generating release notes automatically before a new production deployment