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url: https://docs.corbitaltech.dev/products/feedback-flow/features/changelog.md
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# Changelog Management

Publish versioned release notes and product updates to keep users informed.

## What is a Changelog?

Changelogs are public announcements of product updates, new features, bug fixes, and improvements.

**Changelog URL:**

```
https://yourdomain.com/changelog
```

![Public Changelog](/products/feedback-flow/public/screenshots/public-changelogs.png)

## Creating a Changelog Entry

### Step 1: Navigate to Changelogs

1. **Admin Dashboard → Changelogs**
2. Click **Create Changelog**

### Step 2: Fill in Details

| Field            | Description                  | Required |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------- | -------- |
| **Title**        | Release name                 | ✓ Yes    |
| **Version**      | Version number (e.g., 2.1.0) | Optional |
| **Release Date** | When released                | ✓ Yes    |
| **Content**      | Markdown description         | ✓ Yes    |
| **Is Published** | Public visibility            | ✓ Yes    |
| **Labels**       | Kind of Items                | ✓ Yes    |
| **Status**       | Current State                | ✓ Yes    |

### Step 3: Write Content

Use Markdown to format:

```markdown
## New Features

- Dark mode support across all pages
- Export feature requests as CSV
- Advanced filtering options

## Improvements

- Faster page load times
- Better mobile responsiveness
- Improved search accuracy

## Bug Fixes

- Fixed email notification delays
- Resolved voting count issues
- Corrected timezone displays
```

### Step 4: Add Labels

Tag changelog entries with labels:

* `Feature Request`
* `Bug Report`
* `Improvement`

Labels help users scan changes quickly.

![Create Changelog](/products/feedback-flow/public/screenshots/publish-changelog.png)

### Step 5: Publish

**Draft mode:**
Save as draft to preview before publishing.

**Publish:**
Click **Publish to Auto Pilot** to make visible to users.

## Linking Feature Requests

Associate completed feature requests with changelog:

1. Edit changelog entry
2. **Linked Requests** section
3. Search and select feature requests
4. Save

**Benefits:**

* Users see which requests were completed
* Feature request pages link to changelog
* Automatic content generation

## Public Changelog Display

### List View

Users see all changelog entries:

* Sorted by date (newest first)
* Filterable by label
* Search functionality
* Like/reaction counts

### Detail View

Each entry shows:

* Full content
* Version number
* Release date
* Labels
* Linked feature requests
* Like button

![Changelog Detail](/products/feedback-flow/public/screenshots/public-changelogs.png)

## Changelog Likes

Users can like changelog entries:

* Shows appreciation
* Indicates popular updates
* Tracks engagement

Admins see like counts in dashboard.

## Changelog RSS Feed

Provide RSS feed for changelog subscribers:

```
https://yourdomain.com/changelog/feed
```

Users can subscribe via RSS readers.

## Managing Changelogs

### Edit Changelog

1. Click changelog title
2. Make changes
3. Save

**Edited badge** appears if modified after publication.

### Unpublish

Hide changelog from public:

* Toggle **Is Published** off
* Entry hidden but preserved

### Delete

Permanently remove changelog:

* Click **Delete**
* Confirm action

::: warning Cannot Undo
Deletion is permanent. Consider unpublishing instead.
:::

## Best Practices

### Regular Updates

* Publish after each release
* Bundle minor updates
* Keep users informed

### Clear Communication

* Write for users, not developers
* Explain benefits, not technical details
* Use simple language
* Group by category

### Consistent Format

* Use standard sections (New, Improved, Fixed)
* Consistent Markdown structure
* Similar tone across entries

### Link Requests

* Associate completed feature requests
* Give credit to user ideas
* Show you're listening

## Changelog Analytics

Track engagement:

* View counts per entry
* Like counts
* Click-through rates
* Most viewed changes

## Next Steps

* [Overview & Setup](/products/feedback-flow/ai-features/overview)
* [Spam Detection](/products/feedback-flow/ai-features/spam-detection)