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git-cliff
Highly customizable changelog generator following Conventional Commits
Description
git-cliff is a highly customizable changelog generator that follows Conventional Commit specifications. It parses git history and generates beautiful changelogs with configurable templates and grouping.
When to use this tool
✓ Good fit when
- User needs automated changelog generation
- User follows Conventional Commit conventions
✕ Avoid when
- User does not use structured commit messages
- User writes changelogs manually
AI Summary
A customizable changelog generator that parses git commits following Conventional Commit specs to produce formatted changelogs.
Capabilities
- + Generate changelogs from git history
- + Follow Conventional Commit specifications
- + Customizable templates and grouping
- + Support for multiple output formats
- + Integration with CI/CD pipelines
Use When
- → User needs automated changelog generation
- → User follows Conventional Commit conventions
Avoid When
- x User does not use structured commit messages
- x User writes changelogs manually