Release Notes Server

Overview

The Release Notes Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that automatically produces polished, human‑readable release notes from any GitHub repository. It tackles the common pain point of manually compiling changelogs: developers must sift through commit histories, categorize changes, and format the output consistently. By leveraging GitHub’s API and intelligent filtering, the server delivers a ready‑to‑publish document that aligns with industry standards for release documentation.

At its core, the server fetches commits within a specified range—either bounded by two SHAs or constrained to a time window using GitHub’s parameter. It then groups the commits by conventional type (features, fixes, documentation, performance, refactoring, tests, build, and other), enriches each entry with pull‑request metadata when available, and compiles aggregate statistics. The resulting markdown output includes a timestamped header, emoji‑enhanced section titles for quick visual scanning, and detailed metrics such as total commits, breaking changes, author contributions, and type distribution. This structured format is ideal for inclusion in release notes sections of GitHub releases, changelog files, or internal documentation portals.

Key capabilities include:

• Smart filtering: choose commits by date range, SHA boundaries, or a combination of both.
• Type grouping: automatically sort commits into semantic categories for clearer narratives.
• PR enrichment: link commits to their corresponding pull requests, providing context and traceability.
• Statistical insights: generate commit counts, author tallies, and breaking‑change indicators.
• Efficient API usage: minimize calls with GitHub’s parameter and handle pagination transparently.

Typical use cases involve continuous integration pipelines where release notes are generated on every merge or tag. Teams can configure the MCP client to invoke after a successful build, automatically attaching the output to GitHub releases or publishing it to internal dashboards. The server’s clean markdown, emoji icons, and optional statistics make the notes instantly consumable by developers, product managers, and stakeholders alike.

By integrating seamlessly into existing MCP workflows, the Release Notes Server removes repetitive manual effort, ensures consistency across releases, and provides valuable analytics—all through a simple, declarative tool invocation.