| name | kata-whats-new |
| description | Show what's new in Kata since the installed version, displaying changelog entries, checking for Kata updates, or reviewing recent changes. Triggers include "what's new", "whats new", "show changes", "changelog", "recent changes", and "what changed". |
| metadata | {"version":"1.6.1"} |
Display changes between installed version and latest available version.
Shows version comparison, changelog entries for missed versions, and update instructions.
Read installed version from VERSION file (checking plugin context first):
if [ -n "$CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT" ]; then
cat "$CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT/VERSION" 2>/dev/null
fi
If VERSION file missing:
## Kata What's New
**Installed version:** Unknown
Your installation doesn't include version tracking.
**To reinstall:**
`/plugin install kata@kata-marketplace`
STOP here if no VERSION file.
Fetch latest CHANGELOG.md from GitHub:
Use WebFetch tool with:
- URL:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gannonh/kata/refs/heads/main/CHANGELOG.md
- Prompt: "Extract all version entries with their dates and changes. Return in Keep-a-Changelog format."
If fetch fails:
Fall back to local changelog:
cat "$CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT/CHANGELOG.md" 2>/dev/null
Note to user: "Couldn't check for updates (offline or GitHub unavailable). Showing local changelog."
From the remote (or local) changelog:
- Extract latest version - First
## [X.Y.Z] line after ## [Unreleased]
- Compare with installed - From VERSION file
- Extract entries between - All version sections from latest down to (but not including) installed
Version comparison:
- If installed == latest: "You're on the latest version"
- If installed < latest: Show changes since installed version
- If installed > latest: "You're ahead of latest release (development version?)"
Format output clearly:
If up to date:
## Kata What's New
**Installed:** 1.4.26
**Latest:** 1.4.26
You're on the latest version.
[View full changelog](https://github.com/gannnonh/kata/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
If updates available:
## Kata What's New
**Installed:** 1.4.23
**Latest:** 1.4.26
---
### Changes since your version:
## [1.4.26] - 2026-01-20
### Added
- Feature X
- Feature Y
### Changed
- **BREAKING:** Changed Z behavior
## [1.4.25] - 2026-01-18
### Fixed
- Bug in feature A
---
[View full changelog](https://github.com/gannnonh/kata/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
**To update:**
`/plugin update kata@kata-marketplace`
Breaking changes: Surface prominently with BREAKING: prefix in the output.
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