github/Copilot Release Notes
AI-powered release notes generation from PRs between two refs, using GitHub Copilot CLI
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Inputs
| name | description | required | default |
|---|---|---|---|
| base-ref | Tag, branch, or SHA to compare from (e.g., v3.5.6, release-3.5.6) | yes | — |
| head-ref | Tag, branch, or SHA to compare to (defaults to HEAD) | no | HEAD |
| instructions | Path to a markdown file with team-specific style guide for release notes | no | — |
| model | Model override for the Copilot CLI (e.g., gpt-4o, claude-sonnet-4) | no | — |
| pr-strategy | How to find PRs: merge-commits (default) or github-api | no | merge-commits |
Outputs
| name | description |
|---|---|
| release-notes | Generated release notes as formatted markdown text |
| release-notes-json | Structured JSON with per-entry data (tag, description, pr number, author) |
| skipped-prs | JSON array of PRs excluded from notes with reasons |
| uncertain-entries | JSON array of entries flagged for human review |