@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.