Workflow Automation

Bumpgen

Automate version bumping and changelog generation for your projects.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 827 days.
Last checked
Aging · Sep 3, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Bumpgen is a tool that automates the process of version bumping and changelog generation, streamlining release management for software development teams. It helps maintain consistency in version control and documentation.

Bumpgen stands out by providing a simple yet powerful solution for automating version bumping and changelog generation, making it an ideal choice for teams focused on maintaining consistent release management practices.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Development teams that need to maintain a strict and automated versioning system

  • Projects requiring consistent and detailed changelog generation

  • Teams looking to automate their release management processes

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects with complex, non-standard versioning schemes that cannot be easily automated

  • Small projects where manual version control is sufficient and preferred

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

No verified weaknesses on file yet. That’s a gap in our data, not a clean bill of health.

What it does well

  • Automated version bumping

  • Changelog generation based on commit messages

  • Customizable changelog templates

  • Support for semantic versioning

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.

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