Generate changelog based on commits

This action generates a changelog based on the commits since the last release or a given tag.

Inputs

tagFrom

The tag to start from. If not provided, the latest tag will be used.

tagTo

The tag to end at. If not provided, the HEAD tag will be used.

github_token

Required if repo is private Your GitHub access token (see Usage below).

Outputs

changelog

The changelog in markdown format

Example usage

  - uses: scomans/generate-changelog-action@v1
    id: changelog
    with:
      fromTag: v1.2.3
      toTag: v1.2.5
      github_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

  - name: Echo changelog
    run: echo "${{ steps.changelog.outputs.changelog }}"