# maintenance.changelog.exists

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## Summary

Repository has a changelog file

## Why

A changelog documents version history so users can understand what changed.

## Status behavior

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | maintenance |
| Severity | recommended |
| Overridable | True |
| Version | 1.0.0 |

## Source

- https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/releasing-projects-on-github/about-releases
- `source_checked_at`: 2026-05-01

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