Generate user-facing App Store release notes from git history since the last tag.
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Generate user-facing App Store release notes from git history since the last tag.
risk
safe
source
Dimillian/Skills (MIT)
date_added
2026-03-25
App Store Changelog
Overview
Generate a comprehensive, user-facing changelog from git history since the last tag, then translate commits into clear App Store release notes.
When to Use
When the user asks for App Store "What's New" text or release notes from git history.
When you need to turn raw commits into concise, user-facing release bullets.
Workflow
1) Collect changes
Run scripts/collect_release_changes.sh from the repo root to gather commits and touched files.
If needed, pass a specific tag or ref: scripts/collect_release_changes.sh v1.2.3 HEAD.
If no tags exist, the script falls back to full history.
2) Triage for user impact
Scan commits and files to identify user-visible changes.
Group changes by theme (New, Improved, Fixed) and deduplicate overlaps.
Drop internal-only work (build scripts, refactors, dependency bumps, CI).
3) Draft App Store notes
Write short, benefit-focused bullets for each user-facing change.
Use clear verbs and plain language; avoid internal jargon.
Prefer 5 to 10 bullets unless the user requests a different length.
4) Validate
Ensure every bullet maps back to a real change in the range.
Check for duplicates and overly technical wording.
Ask for clarification if any change is ambiguous or possibly internal-only.
Commit-to-Bullet Examples
The following shows how raw commits are translated into App Store bullets:
Raw commit message
App Store bullet
fix(auth): resolve token refresh race condition on iOS 17
• Fixed a login issue that could leave some users unexpectedly signed out.
feat(search): add voice input to search bar
• Search your library hands-free with the new voice input option.
perf(timeline): lazy-load images to reduce scroll jank
• Scrolling through your timeline is now smoother and faster.
Internal-only commits that are dropped (no user impact):
chore: upgrade fastlane to 2.219
refactor(network): extract URLSession wrapper into module
ci: add nightly build job
Example Output
What's New in Version 3.4
• Search your library hands-free with the new voice input option.
• Scrolling through your timeline is now smoother and faster.
• Fixed a login issue that could leave some users unexpectedly signed out.
• Added dark-mode support to the settings screen.
• Improved load times when opening large photo albums.
Output Format
Title (optional): "What's New" or product name + version.
Bullet list only; one sentence per bullet.
Stick to storefront limits if the user provides one.
Resources
scripts/collect_release_changes.sh: Collect commits and touched files since last tag.
references/release-notes-guidelines.md: Language, filtering, and QA rules for App Store notes.
Limitations
Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.