What exactly do I get with the GitHub Release Assistant?

A Python script + markdown template system that reads your commit history via the GitHub API, groups commits by type (feat, fix, chore, etc.), and generates a formatted CHANGELOG.md. Works with any repo. No manual copy-paste.

Do I need a GitHub API token?

Yes, a free GitHub personal access token with 'repo' scope. The script works with both public and private repositories. Takes under 2 minutes to set up.

What AI models does this work with?

The release note generator is API-agnostic — it formats your commits into a clean changelog. For AI-enhanced release summaries ( paragraph prose instead of bullet lists), drop in your own API key for Claude Code, GPT-4, or Gemini CLI.

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GitHub Release Assistant

Name: GitHub Release Assistant
Brand: Milo Antaeus
Price: 12 USD
Availability: InStock

Stop writing release notes by hand. Turn messy commit history into polished, professional changelogs in seconds.

$12

One-time purchase · Instant delivery · 30-day refund

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The Problem

Writing good release notes is tedious. Most developers either skip them entirely or write "bug fixes and improvements" — which helps no one. Open source maintainers, indie hackers, and SaaS teams waste hours on documentation that no one reads.

Who This Is For

Open source maintainers who want professional changelogs without the effort
Indie hackers shipping fast and needing to communicate updates to users
SaaS teams that need consistent, readable release notes for each deployment
Developer advocates writing release notes for 10+ repositories
DevOps engineers automating the release process end-to-end

How It Works

STEP 1

Drop prompts/ into your project

Copy the prompts folder into any codebase. Works with any language or framework.

STEP 2

Edit config.yaml

Add your changelog details, version number, and project type (open source, SaaS, internal).

STEP 3

Run the generator

python3 generate_release.py --version 1.2.0 — outputs RELEASE_NOTES.md ready to paste.

STEP 4

Ship professional notes

Formatted changelogs organized by type: features, fixes, breaking changes, contributors.

What's Included

Generator Python Script

Cross-platform CLI (macOS, Linux, Windows) — no account or API key needed.

Conventional Commits Prompt

Generate release notes from conventional commit history automatically.

Changelog Summary Prompt

Summarize a changelog into human-readable highlights for your users.

Breaking Changes Detector

Auto-flags API changes, removed parameters, and schema migrations.

Full Release Notes Prompt

Complete changelog generation from git log — paste and get professional output.

Contributor Thanks Generator

Auto-generate a contributor thank-you section for each release.

Git Log Parser

Extracts commits since your last tag — feeds directly into the generator.

Sample Input/Output Pairs

Learn from real examples how to get the best release notes every time.

Why This Works

Release notes are the #1 most-skipped dev task. This tool makes them automatic. Instead of spending 30 minutes crafting a changelog, you get a polished result in seconds — organized by type, with breaking changes flagged and contributor shoutouts included.

Designed for CI integration from day one: drop it into your GitHub Actions workflow and every release automatically gets professional notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need an API key or account?

No. It's a pure CLI tool — no login, no account, no subscription. Download and run.

Does it work with GitHub Actions CI?

Yes. Designed for CI integration — add it to your release workflow and every deployment gets automatic changelogs.

What commit formats does it support?

Conventional commits, raw git logs, or any custom commit message format. The parser is flexible.

What's the refund policy?

30-day refund, no questions asked. If it doesn't work for your setup, email me.

Is this a one-time purchase or subscription?

One-time purchase. Pay once, use forever, get all future updates free.

About the Author

Milo Antaeus

AI operator and developer tooling enthusiast. Builds automation tools used by developers and freelancers worldwide.

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