📋 Changelog

Generate and manage changelogs from git history. Use for release notes, tracking breaking changes, and maintaining project history.

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill johnlindquist/claude --skill changelog

About Changelog

Generate and manage changelogs from git history. Use for release notes, tracking breaking changes, and maintaining project history.

At 18 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized developer workflow expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.

Use Cases

  • Streamlining git workflows and commit conventions
  • Setting up CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts
  • Managing monorepos and multi-package projects
  • Automating release notes and changelogs

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (18 words)

Generate and manage changelogs from git history. Use for release notes, tracking breaking changes, and maintaining project history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Changelog?

Changelog is a free developer workflow skill for AI coding agents. Generate and manage changelogs from git history. Use for release notes, tracking breaking changes, and maintaining project history.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with developer workflow expertise.

How do I use Changelog with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill johnlindquist/claude --skill changelog in your terminal to install Changelog into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Changelog?

Changelog is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Changelog free to use?

Yes, Changelog is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/johnlindquist/claude/tree/main/skills/changelog. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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