Does it handle new branches without an upstream remote?

Yes, if the upstream tracking branch is missing, the skill will automatically set it up during the push process.

Does this skill require the GitHub CLI installed?

While it prefers the GitHub CLI (gh) for fully automated PR creation, it can also provide manual GitHub compare URLs if the CLI is not available.

How does it know where to add the changelog entry?

The skill searches for 'Unreleased' or the latest version section within your CHANGELOG.md file to append the new entry.

Will it commit all my modified files automatically?

No, it is designed to be safe. It will ask for confirmation or specific file paths before staging and committing changes to prevent unrelated files from being included.

Git PR & Changelog Automator

Name: Git PR & Changelog Automator
Author: lolopinto

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Developer Tools

Automates the end-to-end workflow of staging changes, committing code, pushing branches, creating GitHub pull requests, and updating changelogs.

About

This skill streamlines the software development lifecycle by handling the repetitive tasks that follow actual coding. It validates your repository state, stages specific files, and manages the entire push-and-pull-request flow. By integrating with the GitHub CLI, it can automatically open pull requests and capture the PR number to update your CHANGELOG.md file, ensuring your project documentation is always synchronized with your code changes. It is an essential tool for maintaining high velocity while adhering to standard git best practices.

Key Features

58 GitHub stars
Intelligent CHANGELOG.md updates that include PR numbers and bullet points
Automatic upstream branch detection and configuration during push
Repository state verification including status, remotes, and current branch
Safe staging process that confirms which files to include before committing
Automated GitHub PR creation via GitHub CLI or manual compare URLs

Use Cases

Standardizing the commit and pull request workflow for a development team
Closing out a feature branch by pushing code and opening a PR in one step
Ensuring every pull request has a corresponding entry in the project changelog

About

Key Features

58 GitHub stars
Intelligent CHANGELOG.md updates that include PR numbers and bullet points
Automatic upstream branch detection and configuration during push
Repository state verification including status, remotes, and current branch
Safe staging process that confirms which files to include before committing
Automated GitHub PR creation via GitHub CLI or manual compare URLs

Use Cases

Standardizing the commit and pull request workflow for a development team
Closing out a feature branch by pushing code and opening a PR in one step
Ensuring every pull request has a corresponding entry in the project changelog