Changelog Automation

Changelog Automation

Selective Reading Rule

Start with:

• references/senior-master-standard.md
• references/usage-routing.md
• references/quality-checklist.md

Then load only the inherited docs, scripts, assets, or examples that match the user's actual task.

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 expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.