Is it compatible with Rust projects?

While it works for any project, it contains specific conventions for Rust tools like Nextest, including MSRV changes and Cargo versioning.

How does it handle contributor recognition?

It provides specific templates for both first-time and returning contributors, including automated GitHub username linking and placement guidelines.

Can this skill help filter my Git commits?

Yes, it includes a specific workflow for reviewing Git logs and PRs to distinguish between user-visible features and internal refactoring.

What standard does this skill use for changelogs?

This skill follows the 'Keep a Changelog' format, which emphasizes human-readable, chronological entries organized by type of change.

Does it support technical notes for package maintainers?

Yes, it includes specialized blockquote formatting for 'Notes to distributors' regarding build flags or environment changes.

Professional Changelog Preparer

Name: Professional Changelog Preparer
Author: Microck

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Content Management

Generates structured, user-friendly changelog entries following the 'Keep a Changelog' standard and professional release conventions.

About

This skill provides specialized guidance for maintaining high-quality project changelogs by following the 'Keep a Changelog' format. It streamlines the release process by helping you identify user-visible changes from Git history, organize updates into standardized categories (Added, Fixed, Changed, etc.), and ensure consistent formatting for PR links and contributor attributions. Especially useful for open-source maintainers, it includes specific patterns for thanking first-time contributors, documenting breaking changes, and providing technical notes for package distributors.

Key Features

Specialized notation for breaking changes and experimental features
Release-ready Git log analysis and PR identification
Automatic contributor attribution patterns with GitHub profile links
Categorized organization for features, bug fixes, and security updates
81 GitHub stars
Standardized 'Keep a Changelog' formatting and structure

Use Cases

Automating the identification of user-facing changes from Git commits
Maintaining clear historical documentation for package distributors and end-users
Preparing release notes for open-source project updates

About

Key Features

Specialized notation for breaking changes and experimental features
Release-ready Git log analysis and PR identification
Automatic contributor attribution patterns with GitHub profile links
Categorized organization for features, bug fixes, and security updates
81 GitHub stars
Standardized 'Keep a Changelog' formatting and structure

Use Cases

Automating the identification of user-facing changes from Git commits
Maintaining clear historical documentation for package distributors and end-users
Preparing release notes for open-source project updates