Changelog Generator

Analyzes commits and changed files to produce structured release notes in Markdown.

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name: change-writer description: Generates clean, human-readable changelogs and release notes from git commits and file changes. Use when preparing for a release or summarizing recent work.

Change Writer Skill

This skill analyzes recent changes in the repository to generate structured changelogs. It categorizes changes into Features, Fixes, and Refactors.

Instructions

  1. Analyze History: Run the git log command to see recent changes.
  2. Identify Impact: Look at changed files to understand the scope (e.g., UI, logic, infrastructure).
  3. Draft Notes: Group changes by type (Feat, Fix, Chore, Docs).
  4. Format: Output in Markdown format compatible with CHANGELOG.md or GitHub Releases.

Categories

  • πŸš€ Features: New functionality.
  • πŸ› Bug Fixes: Resolving issues.
  • ⚑ Performance: Speed optimizations.
  • 🧹 Chores: Internal tasks, dependency updates.
  • πŸ“ Documentation: Changes to docs.

Example Output

## [1.2.0] - 2025-12-27

### πŸš€ Features
- Added `Zustand` store for global theme management.
- Implemented `api-expert` skill for better backend integration.

### πŸ› Bug Fixes
- Fixed keyboard avoiding view overlap on Android.
- Resolved race condition in auth flow.

### 🧹 Chores
- Updated `expo` to SDK 54.
- Cleaned up unused assets.

Run scripts/get-changes.sh to see a summary of unstaged changes.

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