Changelog Entry Formatter

Summary

Fill in version, date, and change sections (Added, Fixed, etc.) and get a properly formatted Keep a Changelog Markdown entry with one click.

How it works

1. Enter the version number (e.g. 1.4.2) and pick the release date.
2. Check the change-type sections that apply to this release (Added, Changed, Fixed, etc.).
3. Type one bullet point per line in each section's textarea.
4. Optionally fill in the Compare URL helper to auto-generate the reference link.
5. Click "Generate" and the formatted Markdown appears in the output panel.
6. Click "Copy Markdown" to copy the entry to your clipboard.

Use cases

• Generating a new release entry for a CHANGELOG.md file that follows Keep a Changelog.
• Quickly producing well-structured release notes before tagging a new version.
• Ensuring consistent formatting across team members who contribute to the changelog.
• Building the comparison link between two Git tags without memorizing the URL pattern.
• Previewing how the Markdown will render before pasting it into your repository.
• Onboarding contributors who are unfamiliar with the Keep a Changelog specification.
• Documenting security patches or deprecations in the correct section format.
• Preparing patch notes for open-source projects that publish changelogs to end users.

Frequently Asked Questions