GitRelease
Automated Release Notes for GitHub
Overview
GitRelease is a specialized tool focused on automating release note creation for teams using GitHub. It works as a GitHub Action or can be run in other CI/CD pipelines. The tool scans pull requests, issues, and commits since the last release, categorizes them based on labels, and generates a formatted changelog in Markdown. It's designed for developers to streamline the release documentation process.
✨ Key Features
- Automated changelog generation
- Works as a GitHub Action
- Categorization based on GitHub labels (e.g., bug, feature)
- Customizable templates
- Supports GitHub Enterprise
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deeply integrated with GitHub and GitHub Actions
- Purely focused on automation from source control
- Developer-first tool and workflow
Unique Value: Provides a 'set it and forget it' solution for generating technical release notes that lives entirely within a developer's existing GitHub workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Developer-centric automated release notes
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams not using GitHub.
- Marketing teams who need rich-media announcements and user segmentation.
🏆 Alternatives
More focused and developer-centric than NextRelease or ReleaseNotes.io. It does not offer hosted pages, widgets, or marketing features, focusing solely on the automated generation of a Markdown changelog.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: For public repositories
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