By name: manage-changelog description: Manage changelogs using Changie. Provides tools to initialize, add change fragments, batch releases, and merge version notes. Requires 'changie' to be installed.
Manage Changelog Skill
This skill enables the agent to manage project changelogs efficiently using Changie. It supports the full lifecycle from initialization to release.
When to Use
- When you need to initialize a changelog for a new project.
- When you want to record a change (feature, bug fix, etc.) after completing a task.
- When preparing for a new release and batching unreleased changes.
Instructions
1. Initialization
If the project doesn't have changie set up, run the initialization script:
.claude/skills/manage-changelog/scripts/init-changie.sh
This will create .changie.yaml with standard workspace settings.
2. Adding Changes
To add a new change fragment:
changie new --kind <kind> --body "<description>"
- Kinds: Typically
feat,fix,docs,refactor,test,chore. - Helper Script: Alternatively, use
.claude/skills/manage-changelog/scripts/add-from-last-commit.shto create a fragment from the last commit message.
3. Batching a Release
When you are ready to create a new version:
# Preview next version
changie next auto
# Batch unreleased changes into a version
changie batch auto
4. Merging into CHANGELOG.md
To update the main CHANGELOG.md file:
changie merge