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shared-changelog

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Generate CHANGELOG.md from conventional commits with semantic versioning.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
Prompt to paste
I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/development/shared-changelog/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/shared-changelog/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Purpose

Generate or update CHANGELOG.md from Git history using conventional commits. Supports semantic versioning and release automation.

Arguments

  • --version <v> — Target version (e.g., 1.2.0). If omitted, suggests based on commit types.
  • --from <tag> — Starting point (default: last tag or initial commit)
  • --dry-run — Show changelog without writing

Version inference

Based on commits since last tag:

  • feat with BREAKING CHANGE → major bump
  • feat → minor bump
  • fix, perf → patch bump

Commit categories

TypeChangelog section
feat✨ Features
fix🐛 Bug Fixes
perf⚡ Performance
docs📚 Documentation
refactor♻️ Refactoring
test🧪 Tests
build, ci🔧 Build & CI
choreHidden (unless --all)

Changelog format

# Changelog

## [1.2.0] - 2025-01-24

### ✨ Features
- **auth:** add biometric login (#42)

### 🐛 Bug Fixes
- **api:** handle network timeout (#38)

### ⚠️ Breaking Changes
- **config:** rename ENV_VAR to NEW_NAME

Workflow

  1. Parse commits since last tag
  2. Group by type and scope
  3. Infer version (or use provided)
  4. Generate changelog entry
  5. Prepend to CHANGELOG.md (or create)
  6. Optionally create git tag

Output

  • Suggested version
  • Changelog preview
  • File updated (unless --dry-run)

Reference

For templates and customization, see reference/shared-changelog-reference.md