How does this skill determine what to include in the changelog?

It analyzes git logs and merged PRs since the last documented version, focusing specifically on user-visible behavior changes, new commands, and fixed issues while excluding internal refactoring.

Does it handle the HTML formatting required for the JetBrains Marketplace?

Yes, it automatically converts Markdown entries from CHANGES.md into the specific HTML format required for the changeNotes section in build.gradle.kts.

Can it link directly to YouTrack issues?

Absolutely. It identifies [VIM-XXXX] patterns in commits and PRs and formats them as standard YouTrack URLs for easy issue tracking.

How does it handle the historical gap in IdeaVim's changelog?

The skill is pre-configured to maintain a mandatory note regarding the unmaintained versions between 2.10.0 and 2.27.0 to ensure historical accuracy.

Does it credit external contributors?

Yes, the skill includes a specific 'Merged PRs' section that acknowledges significant community contributions regardless of whether they are user-visible.

IdeaVim Changelog Manager

Name: IdeaVim Changelog Manager
Author: JetBrains

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Content Management

Maintains and synchronizes IdeaVim project changelogs and release notes by analyzing git history and YouTrack tickets.

About

The IdeaVim Changelog Manager is a specialized skill designed to automate the maintenance of the IdeaVim project's documentation. It empowers Claude to scan git logs, review merged pull requests, and identify user-visible changes to keep CHANGES.md and build.gradle.kts in perfect sync. By following strict project-specific formatting rules—including historical context gaps, YouTrack ticket linking, and specific exclusion criteria for experimental APIs—this skill ensures that release notes are accurate, user-focused, and ready for the JetBrains Marketplace.

Key Features

Intelligent categorization of changes into Features, Fixes, and community Merged PRs
10,119 GitHub stars
Seamless synchronization between Markdown changelogs and Gradle HTML change notes
Automatic formatting and linking for YouTrack [VIM-XXXX] issue tickets
Automated git log and PR analysis to extract user-facing features and bug fixes
Filtering logic to exclude internal refactors, dependabot updates, and experimental API changes

Use Cases

Documenting community contributions and external PRs with proper author attribution
Preparing the '[To Be Released]' section for an upcoming IdeaVim version update
Retroactively filling or formatting historical changelog entries from git tags

About

Key Features

Intelligent categorization of changes into Features, Fixes, and community Merged PRs
10,119 GitHub stars
Seamless synchronization between Markdown changelogs and Gradle HTML change notes
Automatic formatting and linking for YouTrack [VIM-XXXX] issue tickets
Automated git log and PR analysis to extract user-facing features and bug fixes
Filtering logic to exclude internal refactors, dependabot updates, and experimental API changes

Use Cases

Documenting community contributions and external PRs with proper author attribution
Preparing the '[To Be Released]' section for an upcoming IdeaVim version update
Retroactively filling or formatting historical changelog entries from git tags