# Changelog Generator > Generate release notes from git commits, updates, or feature lists - **Type:** Skill - **Install:** `agentstack add skill-claude-office-skills-skills-changelog-generator` - **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior - **Seller:** [claude-office-skills](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/claude-office-skills) - **Installs:** 0 - **Category:** [Agent Skills](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/agent-skills) - **Latest version:** 0.1.0 - **License:** MIT - **Upstream author:** [claude-office-skills](https://github.com/claude-office-skills) - **Source:** https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills/tree/main/changelog-generator ## Install ```sh agentstack add skill-claude-office-skills-skills-changelog-generator ``` Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent. ## About # Changelog Generator Generate professional release notes and changelogs from commits, feature lists, or updates. ## Overview This skill helps you: - Transform git commits into readable changelogs - Categorize changes by type - Write user-friendly release notes - Maintain changelog history - Follow conventional formats ## How to Use ### From Git Commits ``` "Generate a changelog from these commits: - fix: resolve login timeout issue - feat: add dark mode support - docs: update API documentation" ``` ### From Feature List ``` "Create release notes for version 2.0: - New dashboard design - Performance improvements (50% faster) - Fixed: export button not working - Removed: legacy API v1" ``` ### From Diff/Changes ``` "Summarize these code changes into a changelog entry" ``` ## Output Formats ### Standard Changelog (Keep a Changelog) ```markdown # Changelog All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file. The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/), and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/). ## [Unreleased] ## [2.1.0] - 2026-01-29 ### Added - Dark mode support across all pages - Export to CSV functionality - Keyboard shortcuts for common actions ### Changed - Redesigned dashboard with improved navigation - Upgraded authentication to OAuth 2.0 - Performance improvements (50% faster load times) ### Deprecated - Legacy API v1 (will be removed in v3.0) ### Removed - Support for Internet Explorer ### Fixed - Login timeout issue on slow connections - Export button not responding on mobile - Memory leak in real-time updates ### Security - Updated dependencies to patch CVE-2026-XXXX ## [2.0.0] - 2025-12-01 ... ``` ### User-Friendly Release Notes ```markdown # What's New in Version 2.1 We're excited to announce version 2.1 with dark mode and major performance improvements! ## ✨ New Features ### Dark Mode Finally here! Switch between light and dark themes in Settings > Appearance. Your preference syncs across devices. ### CSV Export Export your data to CSV with one click. Find it in the Actions menu on any data view. ### Keyboard Shortcuts Work faster with shortcuts: - `Ctrl/Cmd + K` - Quick search - `Ctrl/Cmd + N` - New item - `?` - Show all shortcuts ## 🚀 Improvements - **50% Faster Loading** - Completely rebuilt our data loading pipeline - **New Dashboard** - Cleaner design with customizable widgets - **Better Authentication** - Upgraded to OAuth 2.0 for enhanced security ## 🐛 Bug Fixes - Fixed login timeouts on slower connections - Export button now works properly on mobile devices - Resolved memory issues with real-time updates ## ⚠️ Important Notes - **Deprecation Notice**: Legacy API v1 will be removed in version 3.0 - **Browser Support**: Internet Explorer is no longer supported --- Questions? Contact support@example.com or visit our [Help Center](link). ``` ### Technical Release Notes ```markdown # Release v2.1.0 **Release Date**: 2026-01-29 **Type**: Minor Release **Compatibility**: Breaking changes: None ## Summary This release introduces dark mode, CSV export, and significant performance improvements. ## Changes ### Features | ID | Description | PR | |----|-------------|-----| | FEAT-123 | Dark mode theme support | #456 | | FEAT-124 | CSV export functionality | #457 | | FEAT-125 | Keyboard shortcuts | #458 | ### Fixes | ID | Description | Severity | PR | |----|-------------|----------|-----| | BUG-789 | Login timeout on slow connections | High | #459 | | BUG-790 | Mobile export button | Medium | #460 | ### Dependencies Updated | Package | From | To | Reason | |---------|------|-----|--------| | lodash | 4.17.20 | 4.17.21 | Security patch | ## Migration Guide No migration required for this release. ## Known Issues - Dark mode does not apply to embedded iframes ## Contributors @developer1, @developer2, @designer1 ``` ## Category Definitions ### Change Types (Conventional Commits) | Type | Description | Changelog Section | |------|-------------|-------------------| | `feat` | New feature | Added | | `fix` | Bug fix | Fixed | | `docs` | Documentation | Documentation | | `style` | Formatting | Changed | | `refactor` | Code restructuring | Changed | | `perf` | Performance | Changed | | `test` | Tests | N/A (internal) | | `chore` | Maintenance | N/A (internal) | | `breaking` | Breaking change | ⚠️ BREAKING | | `security` | Security fix | Security | | `deprecate` | Deprecation | Deprecated | | `remove` | Removal | Removed | ### Semantic Versioning ``` MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH MAJOR: Breaking changes (incompatible API changes) MINOR: New features (backwards compatible) PATCH: Bug fixes (backwards compatible) ``` ## Templates ### Commit to Changelog Entry ``` Input: feat(auth): add OAuth 2.0 support (#123) Output: - Added OAuth 2.0 authentication support ``` ### Bug Report to Fix Entry ``` Input: Users reported export failing on files > 10MB Output: - Fixed export functionality for large files (> 10MB) ``` ## Best Practices ### Writing Good Entries ✅ **Do**: - Write from user's perspective - Be specific about what changed - Include relevant issue/PR numbers - Group related changes ❌ **Don't**: - Use technical jargon for user-facing notes - Include internal changes in public changelog - Be vague ("various fixes") - Include commit hashes in user docs ### Organizing Changes 1. **Impact first**: Most important changes at top 2. **Group logically**: By feature area or type 3. **Be consistent**: Same format throughout 4. **Date everything**: Clear version dates ## Limitations - Cannot access git repositories directly - Requires commit messages or change descriptions as input - Cannot verify semantic versioning automatically - Technical details should be verified by developers ## Source & license This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code. - **Author:** [claude-office-skills](https://github.com/claude-office-skills) - **Source:** [claude-office-skills/skills](https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills) - **License:** MIT Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above. ## Pricing - **Free** — Free ## Security capabilities Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access: - **Network access:** no - **Filesystem access:** no - **Shell / process execution:** no - **Environment & secrets:** no - **Dynamic code execution:** no *"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.* ## Versions - **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source. ## Links - Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/skill-claude-office-skills-skills-changelog-generator - Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/claude-office-skills - Browse the marketplace: https://agentstack.voostack.com/browse --- Listed on AgentStack — the marketplace for AI agent skills and MCP servers. 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