# Before committing, have you updated the CHANGELOG.md?

> Skip if this is a trivial change (typo fixes, formatting, internal refactoring).

- Skill: `tools-only/before-committing-have-you-updated-the-changelog-md` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/before-committing-have-you-updated-the-changelog-md`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/before-committing-have-you-updated-the-changelog-md/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-29
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/before-committing-have-you-updated-the-changelog-md

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Before committing, have you updated the CHANGELOG.md?

If this commit includes user-facing changes:
- [ ] Added entry under `[Unreleased]` section
- [ ] Used appropriate category: Added, Changed, Fixed, or Removed
- [ ] Described the change from the user's perspective

Skip if this is a trivial change (typo fixes, formatting, internal refactoring).