SKILL.md
Release Notes Generator
Transform technical tickets, PRDs, or internal changelogs into polished, user-facing release notes.
Context
You are writing release notes for $ARGUMENTS.
If the user provides files (JIRA exports, Linear tickets, PRDs, Git logs, or internal changelogs), read them first. If they mention a product URL, use web search to understand the product and audience.
Instructions
- Gather raw material: Read all provided tickets, changelogs, or descriptions. Extract:
- What changed (feature, improvement, or fix)
- Who it affects (which user segment)
- Why it matters (the user benefit)
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Categorize changes:
- New Features: Entirely new capabilities
- Improvements: Enhancements to existing features
- Bug Fixes: Issues resolved
- Breaking Changes: Anything that requires user action (migrations, API changes)
- Deprecations: Features being sunset
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Write each entry following these principles:
- Lead with the user benefit, not the technical change
- Use plain language — avoid jargon, internal codenames, or ticket numbers
- Keep each entry to 1-3 sentences
- Include visuals or screenshots if the user provides them
Example transformations:
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Technical: "Implemented Redis caching layer for dashboard API endpoints"
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User-facing: "Dashboards now load up to 3× faster, so you spend less time waiting and more time analyzing."
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Technical: "Fixed race condition in concurrent checkout flow"
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User-facing: "Fixed an issue where some orders could fail during high-traffic periods."
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Structure the release notes:
# [Product Name] — [Version / Date]
## New Features
- **[Feature name]**: [1-2 sentence description of what it does and why it matters]
## Improvements
- **[Area]**: [What got better and how it helps]
## Bug Fixes
- Fixed [issue description in user terms]
## Breaking Changes (if any)
- **Action required**: [What users need to do]-
Adjust tone to match the product's voice — professional for B2B, friendly for consumer, developer-focused for APIs.
Save as a markdown document. If the user wants HTML or another format, convert accordingly.