changelog-automation
Automate changelog generation from commits, PRs, and releases following Keep a Changelog format. Use when setting up release workflows, generating release notes, or standardizing commit conventions.
Profile →npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill changelog-automation --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Changelog Automation Patterns and tools for automating changelog generation, release notes, and version management following industry standards. ## Use this skill when - Setting up automated changelog generation - Implementing conventional commits - Creating release note workflows - Standardizing commit message formats - Managing semantic versioning ## Do not use this skill when - The project has no release process or versioning - You only need a one-time manual release note - Commit history is unavailable or unreliable ## Instructions - Select a changelog format and versioning strategy. - Enforce commit conventions or labeling rules. - Configure tooling to generate and publish notes. - Review output for accuracy, completeness, and wording. - If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`. ## Safety - Avoid exposing secrets or internal-only details in release notes. ## Resources - `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed patterns, templates, and examples. ## Limitations - Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. - Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or
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What does the changelog-automation skill do?
Automate changelog generation from commits, PRs, and releases following Keep a Changelog format. Use when setting up release workflows, generating release notes, or standardizing commit conventions.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill changelog-automation --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, a repository with 44,414 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.