manage-changelog

name	manage-changelog
description	Manage changelogs using Changie. Provides tools to initialize, add change fragments, batch releases, and merge version notes.

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:

.cursor/skills/manage-changelog/scripts/init-changie.sh

This will create .changie.yaml with standard workspace settings. For details on the configuration, see references/configuration.md.

2. Adding Changes

To add a new change fragment:

changie new --kind <kind> --body "<description>"

• Kinds: See references/configuration.md for a list of valid kinds.
• Helper Script: Alternatively, use .cursor/skills/manage-changelog/scripts/add-from-last-commit.sh to 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

For more details on versioning arguments and dry-run flags, see references/command-details.md.

4. Merging into CHANGELOG.md

To update the main CHANGELOG.md file:

changie merge

References

• Best Practices: Workflow tips and content standards.
• Command Details: Detailed explanation of flags and utility subcommands.
• Configuration Guide: Kinds, directory structure, and config details.
• CLI Help Reference: Raw output from changie --help.