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release-notes-writer
Automatically generate user-facing release notes from git commits, pull requests, changelogs, and code changes. Use when preparing software releases, creating version announcements, documenting what changed between versions, or communicating updates to users. Analyzes commit messages, PR descriptions, and code diffs to produce categorized markdown release notes organized by New Features, Improvements, Bug Fixes, and Breaking Changes. Focuses on user-visible changes while filtering out internal/technical details. Triggers when users ask to generate release notes, create changelog, write version announcement, or summarize changes for a release.
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# Release Notes Writer
## Overview
Generate polished, user-facing release notes from git history, pull requests, and code changes, automatically categorizing and summarizing changes in a clear, accessible format.
## Workflow
### 1. Gather Release Information
Collect the scope and sources for the release notes:
**Define the release scope:**
- What version is being released? (e.g., v2.1.0)