Generates clean, human-readable changelogs and release notes from git commits and file changes. Use when preparing for a release or summarizing recent work.
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1Install
npx skillscat add dtsvetkov1/agent-rules/change-writer Install via the SkillsCat registry.
SKILL.md
Change Writer Skill
This skill analyzes recent changes in the repository to generate structured changelogs. It categorizes changes into Features, Fixes, and Refactors.
Instructions
- Analyze History: Run the git log command to see recent changes.
- Identify Impact: Look at changed files to understand the scope (e.g., UI, logic, infrastructure).
- Draft Notes: Group changes by type (Feat, Fix, Chore, Docs).
- Format: Output in Markdown format compatible with
CHANGELOG.mdor GitHub Releases.
Categories
- ๐ Features: New functionality.
- ๐ Bug Fixes: Resolving issues.
- โก Performance: Speed optimizations.
- ๐งน Chores: Internal tasks, dependency updates.
- ๐ Documentation: Changes to docs.
Example Output
## [1.2.0] - 2025-12-27
### ๐ Features
- Added `Zustand` store for global theme management.
- Implemented `api-expert` skill for better backend integration.
### ๐ Bug Fixes
- Fixed keyboard avoiding view overlap on Android.
- Resolved race condition in auth flow.
### ๐งน Chores
- Updated `expo` to SDK 54.
- Cleaned up unused assets.Run scripts/get-changes.sh to see a summary of unstaged changes.