conventional-changelog-cli is a command-line tool that automates CHANGELOG generation from conventional commit messages. By adhering to a standardized commit format, it parses commit history to identify features, fixes, and breaking changes. This tool simplifies release management by creating consistent and informative changelogs, reducing manual effort and improving communication about code updates within a team or open-source project. It's highly configurable and integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines.
From June 2015 to August 2025, conventional-changelog-cli had sporadic releases. There were periods of high activity, such as early 2018 and parts of 2019, followed by longer stretches of inactivity. The most recent releases occurred in 2023 and 2024, with versions 3.0.0, 4.0.0, 4.1.0 and 5.0.0, respectively, with no releases in 2025 so far.
Conventional-changelog-cli downloads show significant growth from February 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 2.8 million. After July 2025 downloads experienced a large drop to approximately 1.2 million in August 2025, though the month is not yet complete.