# What changed in @semantic-release/changelog

> 3 changes in @semantic-release/changelog 6 to 7 from its official release notes, upgrade guides and advisories: 3 breaking. Each one cited. Sources checked 2026-10-27. HTML: https://unstale.sh/npm/@semantic-release/changelog/

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## @semantic-release/changelog 7

### Breaking changes

- Using @semantic-release/changelog now requires semantic-release v20.1.0 or later. (7.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/semantic-release/changelog/releases/tag/v7.0.0)
- The package is now a native ES Module with named exports for each plugin hook, including verifyConditions and prepare. (7.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/semantic-release/changelog/releases/tag/v7.0.0)

## @semantic-release/changelog 6

### Breaking changes

- The minimum required Node.js version is now v14.17. (6.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/semantic-release/changelog/releases/tag/v6.0.0)