Agent skill
changelog-maintenance
Maintain a clear and informative changelog for software releases. Use when documenting version changes, tracking features, or communicating updates to users. Handles semantic versioning, changelog formats, and release notes.
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/autohandai/community-skills/tree/main/changelog-maintenance
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- tags
- changelog, release-notes, versioning, semantic-versioning, documentation
- platforms
- Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini
SKILL.md
Changelog Maintenance
When to use this skill
- Before release: organize changes before shipping a version
- Continuous: update whenever significant changes occur
- Migration guide: document breaking changes
Instructions
Step 1: Keep a Changelog format
CHANGELOG.md:
# Changelog
All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
## [Unreleased]
### Added
- New user profile customization options
- Dark mode support
### Changed
- Improved performance of search feature
### Fixed
- Bug in password reset email
## [1.2.0] - 2025-01-15
### Added
- Two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Export user data feature (GDPR compliance)
- API rate limiting
- Webhook support for order events
### Changed
- Updated UI design for dashboard
- Improved email templates
- Database query optimization (40% faster)
### Deprecated
- `GET /api/v1/users/list` (use `GET /api/v2/users` instead)
### Removed
- Legacy authentication method (Basic Auth)
### Fixed
- Memory leak in background job processor
- CORS issue with Safari browser
- Timezone bug in date picker
### Security
- Updated dependencies (fixes CVE-2024-12345)
- Implemented CSRF protection
- Added helmet.js security headers
## [1.1.2] - 2025-01-08
### Fixed
- Critical bug in payment processing
- Session timeout issue
## [1.1.0] - 2024-12-20
### Added
- User profile pictures
- Email notifications
- Search functionality
### Changed
- Redesigned login page
- Improved mobile responsiveness
## [1.0.0] - 2024-12-01
Initial release
### Added
- User registration and authentication
- Basic profile management
- Product catalog
- Shopping cart
- Order management
[Unreleased]: https://github.com/username/repo/compare/v1.2.0...HEAD
[1.2.0]: https://github.com/username/repo/compare/v1.1.2...v1.2.0
[1.1.2]: https://github.com/username/repo/compare/v1.1.0...v1.1.2
[1.1.0]: https://github.com/username/repo/compare/v1.0.0...v1.1.0
[1.0.0]: https://github.com/username/repo/releases/tag/v1.0.0
Step 2: Semantic Versioning
Version number: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH
Given a version number MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH, increment:
MAJOR (1.0.0 → 2.0.0): Breaking changes
- API changes break existing code
- Example: adding required parameters, changing response structure
MINOR (1.1.0 → 1.2.0): Backward-compatible features
- Add new features
- Existing functionality continues to work
- Example: new API endpoints, optional parameters
PATCH (1.1.1 → 1.1.2): Backward-compatible bug fixes
- Bug fixes
- Security patches
- Example: fixing memory leaks, fixing typos
Examples:
1.0.0→1.0.1: bug fix1.0.1→1.1.0: new feature1.1.0→2.0.0: Breaking change
Step 3: Release Notes (user-friendly)
# Release Notes v1.2.0
**Released**: January 15, 2025
## 🎉 What's New
### Two-Factor Authentication
You can now enable 2FA for enhanced security. Go to Settings > Security to set it up.

### Export Your Data
We've added the ability to export all your data in JSON format. Perfect for backing up or migrating your account.
## ✨ Improvements
- **Faster Search**: Search is now 40% faster thanks to database optimizations
- **Better Emails**: Redesigned email templates for a cleaner look
- **Dashboard Refresh**: Updated UI with modern design
## 🐛 Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug where password reset emails weren't being sent
- Resolved timezone issues in the date picker
- Fixed memory leak in background jobs
## ⚠️ Breaking Changes
If you're using our API:
- **Removed**: Basic Authentication is no longer supported
- **Migration**: Use JWT tokens instead (see [Auth Guide](docs/auth.md))
- **Deprecated**: `GET /api/v1/users/list`
- **Migration**: Use `GET /api/v2/users` with pagination
## 🔒 Security
- Updated all dependencies to latest versions
- Added CSRF protection to all forms
- Implemented security headers with helmet.js
## 📝 Full Changelog
See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for complete details.
---
**Upgrade Instructions**: [docs/upgrade-to-v1.2.md](docs/upgrade-to-v1.2.md)
Step 4: Breaking Changes migration guide
# Migration Guide: v1.x to v2.0
## Breaking Changes
### 1. Authentication Method Changed
**Before** (v1.x):
\`\`\`javascript
fetch('/api/users', {
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Basic ' + btoa(username + ':' + password)
}
});
\`\`\`
**After** (v2.0):
\`\`\`javascript
// 1. Get JWT token
const { accessToken } = await fetch('/api/auth/login', {
method: 'POST',
body: JSON.stringify({ email, password })
}).then(r => r.json());
// 2. Use token
fetch('/api/users', {
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + accessToken
}
});
\`\`\`
### 2. User List API Response Format
**Before** (v1.x):
\`\`\`json
{
"users": [...]
}
\`\`\`
**After** (v2.0):
\`\`\`json
{
"data": [...],
"pagination": {
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"total": 100
}
}
\`\`\`
**Migration**:
\`\`\`javascript
// v1.x
const users = response.users;
// v2.0
const users = response.data;
\`\`\`
## Deprecation Timeline
- v2.0 (Jan 2025): Basic Auth marked as deprecated
- v2.1 (Feb 2025): Warning logs for Basic Auth usage
- v2.2 (Mar 2025): Basic Auth removed
Output format
CHANGELOG.md # Developer-facing detailed log
RELEASES.md # User-facing release notes
docs/migration/
├── v1-to-v2.md # Migration guide
└── v2-to-v3.md
Constraints
Required rules (MUST)
- Reverse chronological: latest version at the top
- Include dates: ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD)
- Categorize entries: Added, Changed, Fixed, etc.
Prohibited items (MUST NOT)
- No copying Git logs: write from the user's perspective
- Vague wording: "Bug fixes", "Performance improvements" (be specific)
Best practices
- Keep a Changelog: follow the standard format
- Semantic Versioning: consistent version management
- Breaking Changes: provide a migration guide
References
Metadata
Version
- Current version: 1.0.0
- Last updated: 2025-01-01
- Compatible platforms: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini
Tags
#changelog #release-notes #versioning #semantic-versioning #documentation
Examples
Example 1: Basic usage
Example 2: Advanced usage
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