Changelogs.md
APIStructured changelog metadata API for open source projects
Overview
Changelogs.md API offers RESTful endpoints to fetch structured changelog metadata from open source projects. Key endpoints include retrieving changelogs by project name, version tag, or commit reference. Responses are JSON-formatted, containing fields like release date, version number, change categories (feat, fix, docs), and associated commit messages. Use cases include integrating update alerts into dev tools, automating release note creation, monitoring dependency updates in CI/CD workflows, and analyzing open source project release patterns. It eliminates manual parsing of raw markdown changelogs.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://changelogs.md')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON response format
- No authentication required
- Structured changelog metadata
- Open source project coverage
- Version-specific data retrieval
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Changelogs.md free to use?
Yes, the Changelogs.md API is free for public use to access structured changelog metadata from open source projects.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, the Changelogs.md API does not require an authentication key for most of its endpoints.
? What is the response format?
All responses from the Changelogs.md API are in JSON format, providing structured fields like version, release date, change type, and commit details.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Simplifies parsing structured changelog data
- ⊕ Easy integration with developer tools
- ⊕ Free public access
Cons
- ⊖ Limited to projects with changelogs.md files
- ⊖ Potential rate limits for high-volume usage
- ⊖ No support for private repositories