changelog-automation

# Changelog Automation Patterns and tools for automating changelog generation, release notes, and version management following industry standards. ## Use this skill when - Setting up automated changelog generation - Implementing conventional commits - Creating release note workflows - Standardizing commit message formats - Managing semantic versioning ## Do not use this skill when - The project has no release process or versioning - You only need a one-time manual release note - Commit history is unavailable or unreliable ## Instructions - Select a changelog format and versioning strategy. - Enforce commit conventions or labeling rules. - Configure tooling to generate and publish notes. - Review output for accuracy, completeness, and wording. - If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`. ## Safety - Avoid exposing secrets or internal-only details in release notes. ## Resources - `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed patterns, templates, and examples.