Reads a local Git repository's commit log via git log to generate release notes and CHANGELOG drafts, with tools to inspect commits between specified refs.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@git-changelog Generate release notes from v1.2.0 to HEAD in this repo"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
MCP server that turns local git log into release notes and CHANGELOG drafts.
Generate conventional-commit–grouped release notes between tags/commits, inspect commit groups, and write a CHANGELOG.md draft — from Cursor, Claude Desktop, or any MCP client.
Local git only. This server reads your local repository via
git log. It does not push, force-push, scrape remotes, or rewrite history. Use only on repos you own or have permission to inspect.
npx -y @mcpx-digital/git-changelogPublish note: Prepared for npm as
@mcpx-digital/git-changelog. Until published, run from a local clone.
Related MCP server: Git Commit MCP Server
mcp.json example{
"mcpServers": {
"git-changelog": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcpx-digital/git-changelog"]
}
}
}Local clone:
{
"mcpServers": {
"git-changelog": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/git-changelog-mcp/index.js"]
}
}
}Tool | What it does |
| Markdown release notes from |
| Group commits by conventional type ( |
| Write (or dry-run) a |
“Generate release notes from tag v0.1.0 to HEAD in this repo”
“Group conventional commits since v1.2.0”
“Draft CHANGELOG.md for version 0.2.0 (dry run first)”
git clone https://github.com/TheoryofShadows/git-changelog-mcp.git
cd git-changelog-mcp
npm install
npm test
node index.jsSuggested listing price: $6.
Install command: npx -y @mcpx-digital/git-changelog
MIT © TheoryofShadows
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