Update changelog
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Update the changelog based on commits in the current git branch
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Update Changelog
Update the project's changelog based on the commits in the current branch.
Instructions
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Identify the changelog file
- Look for
CHANGELOG.md,HISTORY.md, or similar - Note the existing format and style
- Look for
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Analyze the current branch
- Get the branch name:
git branch --show-current - Get commits since branching from main:
git log main..HEAD --oneline - Read the full commit messages for context:
git log main..HEAD
- Get the branch name:
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Categorize changes
- Group commits by type:
- Added (new features)
- Changed (modifications to existing features)
- Fixed (bug fixes)
- Removed (removed features)
- Security (security fixes)
- Deprecated (soon-to-be removed features)
- Group commits by type:
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Update the changelog
- Add a new "Unreleased" section if needed
- Write clear, user-facing descriptions (not just commit messages)
- Follow the existing format and style of the changelog
- Link to relevant issues/PRs if the project does that
Examples
- "Update the changelog with my changes"
- "Add my branch changes to CHANGELOG.md"
- "What should I add to the changelog?"