Release Notes Server
by nickbaumann98
The Release Notes Server is an MCP server that generates release notes from GitHub repositories. It efficiently fetches and organizes commits by type, presenting them in a clean, readable format.
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What is Release Notes Server?
The Release Notes Server is a tool designed to automatically generate release notes for GitHub repositories. It integrates with the MCP (Meta-Control-Plane) framework to provide a streamlined release note generation process.
How to use Release Notes Server?
To use the server, add it to your MCP configuration with the provided JSON snippet, ensuring you set the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable. Then, use the generate_release_notes tool, providing the repository owner, name, and desired commit range and output format.
Key features of Release Notes Server
Smart commit filtering by date or SHA
Groups commits by type
Enriches commits with PR data
Includes detailed statistics
Clean markdown formatting with emojis
Efficient API usage
Use cases of Release Notes Server
Automating release note generation for GitHub projects
Providing a clear and concise summary of changes between releases
Tracking contributions and activity within a repository
Generating release notes for internal documentation
Creating release notes for open-source projects
FAQ from Release Notes Server
What is the purpose of the GITHUB_TOKEN?
What is the purpose of the GITHUB_TOKEN?
The GITHUB_TOKEN is a personal access token that allows the server to authenticate with the GitHub API and access repository data.
What commit types are supported?
What commit types are supported?
The server groups commits into the following types: Features, Fixes, Documentation, Performance, Refactoring, Tests, Build, and Other.
Can I customize the output format?
Can I customize the output format?
Yes, the output format can be customized using the format parameter, allowing you to specify the output type (e.g., markdown) and how commits are grouped.
How does the server handle large repositories with many commits?
How does the server handle large repositories with many commits?
The server implements efficient commit fetching using GitHub's since parameter and SHA-based filtering, along with pagination, to handle large repositories effectively.
What license is the server released under?
What license is the server released under?
The server is released under the MIT license.