@semantic-release/commit-analyzer has irregular release frequency. Initial releases were in mid-2015, followed by a long pause. Releases picked up in late 2017/2018, then became sporadic. 2023 saw a burst of activity, mainly in June, August, September, and November. In 2024, there was a total of two realeases, March and May, and so far in 2025 only one release.
@semantic-release/commit-analyzer analyzes commits to determine the next semantic version release. It's a core plugin for semantic-release, examining commit messages to identify release types (major, minor, patch). Configuration allows customization of commit message parsing and release type determination. It supports conventional commits, aiding automated version bumps and changelog generation within a CI/CD pipeline. Developers can define rules to tailor how commit messages trigger specific version increments, making it adaptable to diverse project needs.
@semantic-release/commit-analyzer downloads show steady growth from March 2024 (3.8M) to August 2025 (8.2M), peaking in June 2025 at 12.1M. September 2025 downloads are incomplete (1.9M), appearing significantly lower due to the month being in progress. The trend indicates increasing adoption of the package.
