@release-it/conventional-changelog automates changelog generation for your npm packages during the release process using conventional commits. Seamlessly integrated with Release It!, it analyzes your commit history, determines the next semantic version, and generates a comprehensive changelog file following the Conventional Commits specification. It ensures consistent and standardized changelogs are automatically updated on each release, saving time and effort while improving communication with users. Configuration options enable customization of the changelog format and commit analysis.
@release-it/conventional-changelog's release frequency is sporadic. It began with several releases in mid-2019 and early 2020, followed by periods of inactivity. Releases picked up in 2021 and 2022. 2023 saw releases in July, September and November. In 2024 releases happened in September, October, November and December. Then in 2025 releases happened in January and April. There have been no releases in the past 3 months.
@release-it/conventional-changelog npm package downloads show substantial growth from February 2024 (103K) to July 2025 (903K). Downloads steadily increased throughout 2024, peaking in November (806K). 2025 has seen continued high download numbers. August 2025 downloads are currently at 579K, reflecting incomplete monthly data.
