Changelog Generator
Generate formatted changelogs for your software releases. Follow Keep a Changelog and Semantic Versioning standards. Export as Markdown.
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What is Changelog Generator?
Changelog Generator creates formatted release notes following the Keep a Changelog standard. Organize changes by type (Added, Changed, Fixed, Removed) with Semantic Versioning.
Key Benefits
- Standard format
- Version management
- Category sorting
- Markdown export
Common Use Cases
- •Software releases
- •Open source projects
- •API versioning
- •Product updates
How to Generate a Changelog
- Set Version: Enter the version number following Semantic Versioning (e.g., 1.2.0).
- Add Changes: List changes under categories: Added, Changed, Fixed, Removed, etc.
- Export: Copy or download the formatted changelog in Markdown format.
Key Features
- Follow Keep a Changelog format
- Semantic Versioning support
- Category sorting (Added, Changed, Fixed, etc.)
- Multiple version management
- Export as Markdown, HTML, or plain text
- Copy to clipboard functionality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keep a Changelog?
Keep a Changelog is a standard format for organizing release notes. Changes are grouped by type: Added, Changed, Deprecated, Removed, Fixed, and Security. See keepachangelog.com.
What is Semantic Versioning?
Semantic Versioning (SemVer) uses MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH format. MAJOR for breaking changes, MINOR for new features (backward compatible), PATCH for bug fixes. See semver.org.
Can I export in different formats?
Yes, export as Markdown (most common), plain text, or HTML. Markdown is standard for GitHub, GitLab, and most documentation systems.
How do I organize changes?
Group changes by type (Added, Fixed, etc.) within each version. List the most impactful changes first. Be concise but descriptive.