Slack からの更新を自動キャプチャし、変更ログを一元管理するツールです。
Slack からの更新を自動キャプチャし、変更ログを一元管理するツールです。
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Autogenerate release notes in GitLab when Jira epics are closed
Autogenerate release notes in GitLab when Jira epics are closed
Transform closed Jira epics into professional release notes and GitLab merge requests automatically, saving your dev team hours of manual documentation work.
概要
Your development team ships incredible features, but communicating what was delivered feels like an uphill battle. Updates get scattered across Slack threads, manager reports, and repository logs. Manual release note writing becomes the task everyone dreads—time-consuming, repetitive, and often skipped entirely when deadlines loom.
Meanwhile, stakeholders can't easily track delivered value, important releases get lost in the noise, and your team's hard work goes unrecognized. The result? Fragmented communication that undermines transparency, wastes precious development time, and leaves everyone frustrated with yet another manual process.
This template eliminates the release notes headache by automatically transforming closed Jira epics into polished, professional documentation. The moment an epic closes, AI generates comprehensive release notes and creates GitLab merge requests for team review—no manual writing, no missed updates, no scattered communication. Your team gets back to coding while stakeholders stay informed about every shipped feature.
Why automate your release notes?
- Reduce manual documentation work that your team currently spends on status updates and release communication
- Eliminate communication gaps by creating a centralized source of truth for all releases that stakeholders can easily access
- Improve transparency and alignment with consistent, professional release notes that showcase delivered value
You can easily customize this template by swapping in different project management tools, adjusting the AI-generated content format, or adding approval workflows that fit your team's review process.
What you get with this template
- Smart epic detection — Automatically triggers when Jira epic status changes to "Closed," filtering out stories and tasks to focus only on major deliverables
- AI-powered content generation — Creates professional Markdown release notes with proper formatting, feature descriptions, and stakeholder-friendly language
- Intelligent Git workflow — Sets up isolated branches, fetches current release notes, and merges new content at the top with descriptive commit messages
- Automated merge request creation — Opens GitLab merge requests for team review, ensuring quality control while maintaining automation benefits
- Smart team notifications — Finds epic owners in Slack and sends targeted review requests to the right people at the right time
このテンプレートの仕組み
This ready-made template builds you a complete release notes automation system that connects Jira, GitLab, and Slack. Here's how it works:
- The system monitors your Jira workspace for epic status changes
- When an epic closes, it filters to ensure only epic-level issues trigger the workflow
- AI analyzes the epic details and generates professional Markdown release notes
- A new Git branch gets created specifically for this release note update
- The system fetches your current release notes file from the repository
- New content gets merged at the top of existing release notes
- Changes are committed with a descriptive message linking back to the epic
- A merge request opens automatically for team review and approval
- The system looks up the epic assignee in your Slack workspace
- A notification gets sent to the responsible team member requesting review
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このテンプレートを使用するべき人
- Development team leads who spend too much time manually coordinating release communications and want to focus on strategic planning instead of documentation busywork.
- Product managers who need consistent visibility into shipped features and struggle to keep stakeholders informed about development progress without constant manual updates.
- Engineering managers who want to improve team transparency and reduce the administrative burden on their developers while maintaining professional communication standards.
- DevOps engineers who are responsible for release processes and want to streamline documentation workflows alongside their existing CI/CD automation.
- Startup founders who wear multiple hats and need their small development teams to ship fast while maintaining clear communication with investors and customers.
Start automating your release notes today and give your development team back the time they need to build amazing products.
よくある質問
Does this automated release notes generator require coding skills to set up?
No coding required. This Zapier template comes pre-configured to transform your Jira Epics into professional release notes automatically. Simply connect your Jira and GitLab accounts, and the AI-powered workflow handles the rest—no programming knowledge needed.
Can I use a different project management tool instead of Jira?
Yes. This automation works with other project management tools in the same category. For example, if you don't use Jira, you can swap in tools like Asana, Linear, or Azure DevOps instead. Zapier supports thousands of apps, making it easy to adapt the workflow to your existing development stack.
Is this release notes automation free to use?
The template itself is free, but you'll need a Zapier account to run it. Check Zapier's current pricing for the plan that best fits your team's automation needs and usage volume.
How accurate are the AI-generated release notes from Jira Epics?
The AI analyzes your Jira Epic descriptions, acceptance criteria, and linked issues to create comprehensive release notes. While the initial draft is highly accurate, you can customize the output format and review notes before publishing. The system learns from your feedback to improve future generations.
Can I customize the release notes format and where they're published?
Absolutely. You can modify the release notes template, adjust the AI prompts, and choose where to publish—whether to GitLab releases, Slack channels, email lists, or documentation platforms like Confluence. The workflow is fully customizable to match your team's communication style and distribution needs.
What happens if my Jira Epic doesn't have enough information for a good release note?
The AI works with whatever information is available in your Epic description, acceptance criteria, and linked issues. If details are sparse, it will create a basic release note that you can enhance manually. This actually encourages teams to write better Epic descriptions, knowing they'll become public-facing documentation.
Can I prevent certain Epics from triggering release notes?
Yes. You can add additional filters to the workflow based on Epic labels, project types, or custom fields. For example, you could exclude internal maintenance Epics or only include Epics tagged with "customer-facing" to ensure only relevant releases generate public documentation.
Does this work with GitHub instead of GitLab?
While this template is configured for GitLab, you can easily swap GitLab actions for GitHub actions. The workflow would create GitHub releases, update README files, or commit to documentation repositories instead. The core logic remains the same across different Git platforms.
What if multiple Epics close at the same time?
The template handles concurrent Epic closures gracefully. Each Epic triggers its own workflow instance, creating separate Git branches and merge requests. This prevents conflicts and ensures each release note is processed independently with proper attribution to the responsible team member.
How do I troubleshoot if the automation stops working?
Zapier provides detailed logs for each workflow run, showing exactly where any issues occur. Common troubleshooting steps include checking your API connections, verifying Epic field mappings, and ensuring your GitLab permissions are correctly configured.
