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Run npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/changelog-3 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.

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Who published Changelog?

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

Changelog by tomevault-io — Agent Skill

Name: Changelog
Author: tomevault-io

File contents

Write Changelog

Generate a changelog for recent changes by reviewing merged PRs since the last changelog.

Usage

/changelog

What It Does

Finds Latest Changelog
- Checks your changelog directory (e.g., docs/internal/changelog/ or $CHANGELOG_DIR)
- Identifies most recent changelog by date in filename
Fetches Recent PRs
- Uses GitHub API to get all PRs merged to main since last changelog
- Extracts PR titles, descriptions, and metadata
Generates New Changelog
- Creates markdown file with date in filename
- Formats according to project conventions

Changelog Format

The changelog follows this structure:

1-3 Most Impactful Changes (heading 2 each)
- Title: 1-3 words describing the change
- Description: 1-2 sentences explaining the change
- Placeholder for visual (screenshot/diagram)
Summary of Smaller Changes (if applicable)
- High-level bullets for minor updates

Focus

User-facing changes and new features
Breaking changes highlighted prominently
Major bug fixes and improvements
Skip internal refactors unless significant

Example Structure

# Changelog - 2026-01-07

## Advanced Filtering

Added support for complex filter expressions in the query interface. Users can now combine multiple conditions using AND/OR operators and apply filters across related tables.

[Placeholder for screenshot]

## Performance Boost

Optimized query execution engine reduces average query time by 60% for large datasets through intelligent caching and parallel processing.

[Placeholder for screenshot]

## Additional Updates

- Fixed authentication timeout issues in Safari
- Improved error messages for failed data source connections
- Updated UI styling for better accessibility

Notes

Requires GitHub CLI (gh) to be installed and authenticated
Changelog saved to your changelog directory (e.g., docs/internal/changelog/YYYY-MM-DD.md)
Focuses on user impact, not technical implementation details

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---name: changelog-3description: Use when generating a changelog from recent merged PRs or documenting releases. Triggers on "write changelog", "release notes", "what shipped".---# Write ChangelogGenerate a changelog for recent changes by reviewing merged PRs since the last changelog.## Usage```/changelog```## What It Does1. **Finds Latest Changelog** - Checks your changelog directory (e.g., `docs/internal/changelog/` or `$CHANGELOG_DIR`) - Identifies most recent changelog by date in filename2. **Fetches Recent PRs** - Uses GitHub API to get all PRs merged to main since last changelog - Extracts PR titles, descriptions, and metadata3. **Generates New Changelog** - Creates markdown file with date in filename - Formats according to project conventions## Changelog FormatThe changelog follows this structure:- **1-3 Most Impactful Changes** (heading 2 each) - Title: 1-3 words describing the change - Description: 1-2 sentences explaining the change - Placeholder for visual (screenshot/diagram)- **Summary of Smaller Changes** (if applicable) - High-level bullets for minor updates## Focus- **User-facing changes** and new features- **Breaking changes** highlighted prominently- **Major bug fixes** and improvements- Skip internal refactors unless significant## Example Structure```markdown# Changelog - 2026-01-07## Advanced FilteringAdded support for complex filter expressions in the query interface. Users can now combine multiple conditions using AND/OR operators and apply filters across related tables.[Placeholder for screenshot]## Performance BoostOptimized query execution engine reduces average query time by 60% for large datasets through intelligent caching and parallel processing.[Placeholder for screenshot]## Additional Updates- Fixed authentication timeout issues in Safari- Improved error messages for failed data source connections- Updated UI styling for better accessibility```## Notes- Requires GitHub CLI (`gh`) to be installed and authenticated- Changelog saved to your changelog directory (e.g., `docs/internal/changelog/YYYY-MM-DD.md`)- Focuses on user impact, not technical implementation details---> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/v1-io) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.

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