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Coding · Intermediate

# Generating release notes from repository commits

Turn recent commits and merged pull requests into readable release summaries.

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Opens BotBento. Paste the prompt into a bot; nothing is preconfigured.

- When something happensNew release tag detected
- ThenDraft categorized notes
- ResultAwait approval to publish

Inspects merged code changes, filters technical noise, groups updates by feature or fix, and drafts clear release notes for review before updating documentation or notifying team channels.

## Prompt to start with

BotBentoRecommended

```
Read commit logs and pull request descriptions from the specified repository. Categorize changes into new features, improvements, and bug fixes while translating technical jargon into clear, user-facing descriptions. Format the draft into structured markdown. Always pause and request explicit user confirmation before publishing release notes, updating changelog files, or broadcasting updates to external channels.
```

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## Tools it uses

GitHubDocsSlack

## Works with

BotBento

## Tags

- git
- changelog
- releases
- developer-tools

## Source

[awesome-claude-skills: A curated list of awesome Claude Skills, resources, and tools for customizing Claude AI workflows](https://github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills)
GitHub · checked 2026-10-15

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By BotBento Editorial · Added 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · [Suggest a correction](/contact/)

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