git-cliff
A customizable changelog generator that follows Conventional Commit specifications and uses regex-powered custom parsers.
What is git-cliff?
git-cliff is a command-line tool that automatically generates changelog files from a project's Git history. It parses commit messages using Conventional Commit specifications and customizable regex patterns, then formats the output with a templating system to produce professional, structured changelogs.
Developers and teams who follow conventional commit standards and need automated, consistent changelog generation for release management, especially those integrating it into CI/CD pipelines.
It offers extensive customization through regex parsers and templates, supports monorepos, and automates changelog creation to reduce manual effort while ensuring adherence to commit standards.
Overview
A highly customizable Changelog Generator that follows Conventional Commit specifications ⛰️
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating changelog generation in CI/CD pipelines for consistent release notes.
- Projects using Conventional Commits that want categorized changelogs (feat, fix, chore, etc.).
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