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git-cliff

Highly customizable changelog generator that follows Conventional Commit specifications.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars9.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Release Notes GeneratorConventional CommitsRust Cli ToolChangelog GeneratorDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider git-cliff?

git-cliff is an open-source changelog generator written in Rust by Orhun Parmaksız. git-cliff parses commit histories, extracts conventional commit scopes and breaking changes, and renders release notes and CHANGELOG.md files through customizable Tera templates.

Guided learning

Learn git-cliff by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of git-cliff

git-cliff creates changelogs from git history and conventional commit records.

Quickstart

bash
1cargo install git-cliff
2git-cliff --init
3git-cliff --output CHANGELOG.md

git-cliff is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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git-cliff FAQs

git-cliff is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

git-cliff is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

git-cliff is listed as an alternative to Semantic Release. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.