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metcalfc/changelog-generator · MIT

GitHub Action to generate changelogs, release notes, whatever

148 starsLast commit 4 months agoLatest v4.7.0
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Security 64Maintenance 56Popularity 39Reliability 70

Security signals

OpenSSF Scorecard5.6 / 10
SECURITY.md presentYes
Immutable releasesNot enabled
Known vulnerabilitiesNone on record

How to use it safely

Recommended: pin to commit SHA
uses: metcalfc/changelog-generator@0440d0932f9a0dd1cc9ecd8412830761351323bd # v4.7.0

Mutable tags like v4.7.0 can be rewritten to point at malicious commits. Pinning to the full commit SHA is the only reference GitHub guarantees immutable.

Full workflow example
steps:
  - uses: metcalfc/changelog-generator@0440d0932f9a0dd1cc9ecd8412830761351323bd # v4.7.0

Score breakdown

Security (35%)64
Popularity (20%)39
Maintenance (30%)56
Reliability (15%)70