How do I install the Changelog Generator skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add devton/changelog-generator in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Changelog Generator skill do?

Generate customer-facing changelog entries from git commits and PR diffs. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Changelog Generator safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Changelog Generator?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Changelog Generator free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Changelog Generator?

devton (@devton) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Changelog Generator by devton — Agent Skill

Name: Changelog Generator
Author: devton

File contents

agentic-workflows-blueprint.workflow.changelog-generator

Goal

Analyze session git commits and generate user-facing release notes categorized by features, fixes, and improvements.

Scope

Applies to: Post-implementation delivery and PR completion.
Does not cover: Internal dev notes or technical refactor logs (keep those in code comments).

Triggers

"/changelog-generator"
"Generate user changelog"
"Summarize release notes"

Inputs

baseBranch: Target integration branch (main, develop).
commits: Git commits in session.

Invariants

User Perspective: Write for end users, not backend implementation details.
Clear Categorization: Group into Features, Fixes, and Improvements.

Procedure

Run git log against baseBranch to inspect session commits.
Filter and categorize user-visible changes.
Transform technical language into clear benefit-driven descriptions.
Output changelog section into walkthrough.md.

Outputs

User-facing Changelog entry in walkthrough.md.

Review gate

Changelog reflects user-facing impact accurately.

References

../../SKILL.md
../radioactive/SKILL.md
../changelog/SKILL.md
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Frequently asked questions

Changelog Generator