newmindsgroup 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.mdfor 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.