# GitHub Release Notes Compiler

> Build release notes from GitHub pull requests. Automatically generate formatted release notes by comparing branches or tags.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/github-release-notes-compiler](https://chrome-stats.com/d/github-release-notes-compiler)

## Overview

- **ID:** `github-release-notes-compiler`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Saurabh
- **Category:** web-development
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-16
- **First published:** 2025-11-11
- **Size:** 32 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/github-release-notes-compiler/)
- **Website:** [https://devbypatil.com](https://devbypatil.com/)

## Description

<strong>Save hours of manual work</strong> by automatically generating professional release notes from your GitHub pull requests. No more copying and pasting PR titles—get beautifully formatted release notes in seconds.

Why This Add-on Matters

Creating release notes is tedious and time-consuming. This add-on eliminates that pain by automatically compiling release notes directly from your GitHub pull requests, categorized and formatted for immediate use.

Key Features
<ul><li><strong>Auto-detect repositories</strong> - Automatically detects the current GitHub repository you're viewing</li><li><strong>Generate release notes</strong> - Compare branches or tags to generate comprehensive release notes</li><li><strong>Smart categorization</strong> - Automatically groups PRs into Features, Bug Fixes, and Other changes</li><li><strong>Filter by type</strong> - Focus on specific PR types (features, fixes, breaking changes)</li><li><strong>One-click copy</strong> - Copy formatted release notes to clipboard instantly</li><li><strong>Enhanced GitHub UI</strong> - Adds convenient buttons directly to GitHub pages for quick access</li><li><strong>Bulk PR selection</strong> - Select multiple pull requests to include in your release notes</li></ul>
How It Works
<ol><li>Navigate to any GitHub repository</li><li>Click the add-on icon or use the <strong>Release Notes</strong> button added to repository pages</li><li>Auto-detect the repository or manually enter branch/tag names</li><li>Configure your comparison settings</li><li>Generate and copy formatted release notes instantly</li></ol>
Seamless Integration

The add-on enhances your GitHub experience by adding:
* <strong>Release Notes</strong> button in repository headers
* <strong>Generate Release Notes</strong> button on compare pages
* <strong>Bulk selection</strong> for pull request lists
* Direct integration with GitHub's existing UI

Privacy &amp; Security
<ul><li>Works automatically with your existing GitHub session—no manual token setup required</li><li>Optional GitHub Personal Access Token support for higher API rate limits</li><li><strong>No personal data collected</strong> - All processing happens locally in your browser</li><li>User preferences stored locally—nothing transmitted to third parties</li></ul>
Perfect for developers, project managers, and teams who want to streamline their release process.

## Rankings

- #131,439 — Overall
- #55 — release

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `cookies`
- `https://github.com/*`
- `https://api.github.com/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: github.com
- This extension support email may not be valid

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