How does AutoChangelog work?

AutoChangelog integrates with your GitHub repository and automatically generates changelog entries from your pull requests. When you merge a PR, our AI analyzes the changes and creates a clear, user-friendly changelog entry. You can review and publish entries from your dashboard.

Do I need to write changelogs manually?

No! That's the whole point. AutoChangelog reads your pull requests and generates changelog entries automatically using AI. You can review and edit them before publishing, but you never have to start from scratch.

What information does AutoChangelog use to generate entries?

AutoChangelog analyzes your PR title, description, code changes, and any related commits. Our AI then transforms this technical information into clear, user-friendly language that explains what changed and why it matters.

Can I edit the generated changelogs?

Yes! Every generated entry can be reviewed and edited before publishing. You have complete control over what gets published to your changelog.

What's the difference between draft and auto-publish?

In draft mode, generated entries are saved as drafts for you to review before publishing. With auto-publish enabled, entries are published immediately when generated. You can choose either mode per repository in your settings.

Which GitHub plan do I need?

AutoChangelog works with any GitHub plan, including free accounts. As long as you can create pull requests in your repository, AutoChangelog can generate changelogs for them.

Can I use AutoChangelog with private repositories?

Yes! AutoChangelog works with both public and private GitHub repositories. We securely access your repository through GitHub OAuth with the permissions you grant.

How many repositories can I connect?

The Free plan supports 1 repository. The Pro plan supports 1 repository with unlimited PR processing. The Team plan supports unlimited repositories with unlimited PR processing.

What happens if I exceed my plan's PR limit?

On the Free plan, you get 10 AI-generated changelogs per month. Once you reach this limit, new PRs won't generate changelog entries until your limit resets (monthly) or you upgrade to a paid plan.

Can I export my changelogs?

Your changelog entries are available via a public changelog page at autochangelog.com/c/[your-repo]. Each entry is written in Markdown and can be easily copied or accessed via our API.

How do I share my changelog with users?

Every repository gets a public changelog page at autochangelog.com/c/[your-repo]. You can link to this from your website, documentation, or GitHub repository. Pro and Team plans will support custom domains soon.

What happens to my changelogs if I cancel?

All your published changelogs remain accessible even after cancellation. You'll have a 7-day grace period where everything continues working. After that, repositories exceeding the free tier limit will be disabled, but your changelog data is never deleted.

Can I customize the changelog format?

Currently, AutoChangelog uses a clean, consistent format optimized for readability. Custom templates and formatting options are planned for future releases. You can always edit individual entries to match your style.

Customizing Templates | Documentation

Overview

AutoChangelog provides several templates to customize how your changelog looks. You can change colors, fonts, layouts, and more to match your brand. Templates fully affect your public changelog page, while the embed widget and in-app widget inherit only fonts and colors.

Choosing a Template

To change your template, click "Templates" in the menu and select your repository if you have more than one. Browse the available templates and click "Select" on the one you want to use. To customize colors, fonts, and other settings, click "Customize" on any template to open the editor, then click "Apply Changes" when you're done.

Available Templates

We offer several pre-built templates designed for different aesthetics. The Default template is a clean, minimal design that works for most projects. The Cards template displays each entry as a card with shadows and rounded corners. The Timeline template connects entries with a vertical timeline. The Compact template uses a denser layout showing more entries at once. Each template has its own character while remaining professional and readable. If you'd like us to create a custom template for you, let us know.

Customizing Colors

Each template supports color customization. You can set an accent color used for links, buttons, and other interactive elements. Enter colors as hex codes like #10b981 or use the color picker in the template editor.

Dark Mode

All templates support dark mode automatically. Your changelog will adapt to match the visitor's system preference, switching between light and dark themes seamlessly.

Custom Fonts

You can customize the fonts used in your changelog. The heading font is used for entry titles and section headers. The body font is used for paragraph text and lists. We support a selection of popular Google Fonts that you can choose from in the template editor.

Branding Options

Add your own branding to make the changelog feel like part of your product. Upload a logo (with separate versions for light and dark mode if needed) and set its width and position. Add a favicon for browser tabs. Set a custom changelog title and link back to your project's homepage.

Preview Before Publishing

The template editor shows a live preview of your changelog right on the page as you make changes. You can also click "Open in New Tab" to see the full preview in a separate browser tab. When you're happy with the result, click "Apply Changes" to save.