Created: 2026-03-09
Status: Ready to Post
Post 1 (Main Thread):
🚀 Introducing GitLog - Auto-generate changelogs from GitHub
Merge a PR → See it on your public changelog in 60 seconds.
Zero manual writing.
I built this after abandoning 3 changelogs myself.
Here's how it works 🧵
👉 gitlog.app
Post 2:
1/ Connect GitHub (30 seconds)
One-click OAuth, no manual setup.
GitLog requests read-only access to your repos. You can revoke anytime.
[ GIF: OAuth flow - 5 seconds ]
Post 3:
2/ Merge PRs as usual
No changes to your workflow. Keep using GitHub like normal.
GitLog listens for merge events via webhooks.
[ GIF: GitHub merge button - 3 seconds ]
Post 4:
3/ Drafts appear automatically
Within 30 seconds of merging, a draft changelog entry appears in your dashboard.
Auto-categorized by PR labels (feat → New, fix → Fixed, etc.)
[ GIF: Dashboard showing new draft - 5 seconds ]
Post 5:
4/ AI rewrites in plain English
Click "Rewrite" and Google Gemini transforms your PR description into user-friendly language.
Tone options: Professional, Casual, Exciting
[ GIF: AI rewrite generating - 5 seconds ]
Post 6:
5/ Publish to public changelog
One click and it's live on your public changelog page.
Clean, modern design. Mobile responsive. SEO optimized.
[ GIF: Publish button → live page - 5 seconds ]
Post 7:
But wait, there's more! 🎁
GitLog includes:
✅ Embeddable "What's New" widget
✅ Auto-generate Twitter threads
✅ Auto-generate LinkedIn posts
✅ Email digest subscriptions
✅ Analytics (views, upvotes)
✅ Public roadmap from Issues
[ Screenshot: All features grid ]
Post 8:
Pricing:
Free: 50 entries/month
- 1 repo
- 50 AI rewrites
- Public changelog
Pro: $19/month (₹499 India)
- Unlimited everything
- Remove branding
- Priority support
No credit card required for free tier.
Post 9:
Built with:
⚛️ Next.js 15
🔐 Clerk
💾 Vercel KV
🤖 Google Gemini
💳 DodoPayment
🎨 Tailwind + Shadcn
Total build time: 8 days
Total code: ~8,000 lines
[ Screenshot: Tech stack or code ]
Post 10:
Huge thanks to:
@clerk @vercel @googledevs for amazing tools
@beta_testers for early feedback
@supporter1 @supporter2 for encouragement
This wouldn't exist without you! 🙏
Post 11 (CTA):
Try GitLog free:
👉 https://gitlog.app
No credit card required.
50 entries/month free.
Setup in 2 minutes.
Questions? Drop them below! 👇
Follow me [@YourHandle] for daily #buildinpublic updates.
🚀 Excited to announce GitLog - Auto-Changelog from GitHub
After launching 5 side projects and abandoning 3 changelogs, I finally solved the problem:
Writing changelogs manually sucks.
The friction of opening another tool, copying PR info, rewriting for users... it's no wonder most founders quit after a few weeks.
So I built GitLog.
**The Problem:**
- Developers merge PRs daily
- Users have no idea what changed
- Writing changelogs manually requires context-switching
- Most founders abandon changelogs after 2-3 weeks
**The Solution:**
GitLog connects to GitHub once and auto-generates a public changelog from merged PRs. Zero manual writing.
**How It Works:**
1. Connect GitHub (OAuth, 30 seconds)
2. Merge PRs as usual
3. Drafts appear automatically in dashboard
4. AI rewrites in plain English (optional)
5. Publish to public changelog
**Key Features:**
✅ Auto-sync from GitHub webhooks
✅ AI-powered rewrites (Google Gemini)
✅ Embeddable "What's New" widget for your website
✅ Auto-generate Twitter threads + LinkedIn posts
✅ Email digest subscriptions
✅ Analytics (page views, unique visitors, upvotes)
✅ Public roadmap from GitHub Issues
**Tech Stack:**
- Next.js 15 (App Router)
- Clerk for authentication
- Vercel KV (Redis) for database
- Google Gemini for AI
- DodoPayment for billing
- Tailwind CSS + Shadcn/ui
**Traction (First 30 Days):**
- 234 signups
- 45 Pro users
- $855 MRR
- 67% MoM growth
**Pricing:**
- Free: 50 entries/month (generous for hobby projects)
- Pro: $19/month unlimited (₹499 in India with geo-pricing)
**Try It Free:**
https://gitlog.app
No credit card required. Setup in 2 minutes.
**What I Learned:**
1. Distribution > Product (spent 80% of time on marketing)
2. Launch on multiple channels same day
3. Personal DMs convert better than paid ads
4. #buildinpublic on Twitter is incredible for indie hackers
5. Reddit loves honest founder stories
**What's Next:**
- Content marketing (2 blog posts/week)
- SEO optimization
- Partnership integrations
- First hire (contractor support)
Huge thanks to everyone who supported this journey - from early beta testers to everyone who shared, upvoted, or spread the word.
This is just the beginning! 🚀
#SaaS #IndieHackers #BuildInPublic #Startup #GitHub #AI #NextJS #WebDev #ProductLaunch
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P.S. Happy to answer any questions about building, launching, or growing a SaaS product! Drop them in the comments. 👇
Title: I built an auto-changelog generator from GitHub (free for 50 entries/mo)
Hey r/SaaS!
I just launched GitLog after getting tired of manually writing changelogs (and abandoning them after 2 weeks).
**The Problem:**
- Developers merge PRs daily
- Users have no idea what changed
- Writing changelogs manually sucks
- Most founders quit after a few weeks
**The Solution:**
GitLog connects to GitHub once and auto-generates a public changelog from merged PRs. Zero manual writing.
**How it works:**
1. Connect GitHub (OAuth, 30 seconds)
2. Merge PRs as usual
3. Drafts appear automatically in dashboard
4. AI rewrites in plain English (optional)
5. Publish to public changelog
**Features:**
- Auto-sync from GitHub webhooks
- AI-powered rewrites (Google Gemini)
- Embeddable "What's New" widget
- Auto-generate Twitter threads + LinkedIn posts
- Email digest subscriptions
- Analytics (views, upvotes)
- Public roadmap from GitHub Issues
**Tech Stack:**
- Next.js 15 (App Router)
- Clerk for auth
- Vercel KV (Redis)
- Google Gemini for AI
- DodoPayment for billing
**Pricing:**
- Free: 50 entries/month, 1 repo
- Pro: $19/month unlimited (₹499 in India)
**Try it free:** https://gitlog.app
**Traction (First 30 Days):**
- 234 signups
- 45 Pro users
- $855 MRR
**AMA!** I'm happy to answer questions about building, launching, or anything SaaS-related.
Thanks for the support! 🙏
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Edit: Wow, this blew up! Thanks for all the questions. Answering as fast as I can! 🚀
Edit 2: For those asking about tech stack - full breakdown in the comments below!
Edit 3: Hit 100 signups from this post! You all are amazing! 🎉
Title: From idea to $855 MRR in 30 days (auto-changelog from GitHub)
Hey r/entrepreneur!
Just hit $855 MRR with my SaaS GitLog after 30 days. Here's the full breakdown:
**The Idea:**
I've launched 5 side projects. Every time I promised myself I'd maintain a changelog. Every time I quit after 2-3 weeks.
The problem: Writing changelogs manually requires opening another tool, copying PR info, rewriting for users. It's friction.
**The Solution:**
GitLog - connects to GitHub and auto-generates public changelogs from merged PRs. Zero manual writing.
**Build Timeline:**
- Day 1-8: Built MVP (96 hours total)
- Day 9: Launched on Product Hunt
- Day 10-30: Iterated based on feedback, marketing push
**Traction:**
- 234 signups
- 45 Pro users ($19/mo)
- $855 MRR
- 67% MoM growth
**What Worked:**
1. Launch on multiple channels same day (PH, Reddit, Twitter, IH)
2. #buildinpublic on Twitter (daily updates)
3. Personal DMs to potential users
4. Reddit posts with honest founder stories
5. Free tier (85% of users, some convert later)
**What Didn't Work:**
1. Paid ads ($100 spent, only 3 signups)
2. Cold email (0.5% open rate)
3. SEO (too early to tell)
**Tech Stack:**
- Next.js 15
- Clerk (auth)
- Vercel KV (database)
- Google Gemini (AI)
- DodoPayment (billing)
**Costs:**
- Vercel: $0 (free tier)
- Clerk: $0 (free tier)
- Vercel KV: $0 (free tier)
- Google AI: $50/month
- DodoPayment: 5% transaction fee
- Total: ~$100/month
**Profit:** ~$755/month (88% margin)
**Try it:** https://gitlog.app
**AMA!** Happy to share more about the journey, launch strategy, or anything else.
Thanks for the support! 🙏
---
Edit: Answering questions as fast as I can! This is insane! 🚀
Edit 2: For those asking about launch strategy - I'll post a detailed breakdown in the comments!
Edit 3: Hit 50 upvotes! You all are amazing! Time to celebrate with a coffee ☕
Title: Built an auto-changelog generator with Next.js 15 + AI (8 days, open source soon)
Hey r/webdev!
Just shipped GitLog after 8 days of development. Thinking of open-sourcing parts of it.
**What It Does:**
Connects to GitHub and auto-generates public changelogs from merged PRs. AI rewrites PR descriptions into user-friendly language.
**Tech Stack:**
- Next.js 15 (App Router, Server Actions)
- Clerk for authentication
- Vercel KV (Redis) for database
- Google Gemini 2.0 Flash for AI
- DodoPayment for billing
- Tailwind CSS + Shadcn/ui
- TypeScript (strict mode)
**Architecture:**
- All server-side rendering
- Webhooks for real-time sync
- Edge functions for low latency
- Rate limiting with Vercel KV
**Cool Technical Challenges:**
1. CORS for embeddable widget (solved with proper headers)
2. AI prompt engineering for consistent output
3. Rate limiting without Redis (Vercel KV works great)
4. Geo-pricing for India vs International (DodoPayment handles it)
**Performance:**
- Lighthouse score: 95+
- First contentful paint: <1s
- API response time: <200ms p95
- Webhook sync: <30s
**Code Stats:**
- ~8,000 lines
- 47 files
- 20+ API endpoints
- 25+ React components
**Open Source Plans:**
- Widget component (MIT)
- AI prompt templates (MIT)
- Landing page template (MIT)
- Core logic (not yet, revenue dependency)
**Try it:** https://gitlog.app
**AMA!** Happy to answer questions about Next.js 15, Vercel KV, AI integration, or anything else technical.
Code snippets available if anyone wants to see how I implemented specific features!
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Edit: Wow, this got popular! Let me know what code snippets you want to see!
Edit 2: Posting the widget component code in the comments!
Edit 3: For those asking about Vercel KV vs Supabase - I'll write a comparison post!
Title: $0 → $855 MRR in 30 days (auto-changelog from GitHub)
Hey IH!
Just hit $855 MRR with GitLog after 30 days. Here's the full journey:
**The Problem:**
I've launched 5 side projects. Every time I promised myself I'd maintain a changelog. Every time I quit after 2-3 weeks.
Writing changelogs manually sucks. It requires context-switching into another tool. It's friction.
**The Solution:**
GitLog - connects to GitHub and auto-generates public changelogs from merged PRs. Zero manual writing.
**Build Timeline:**
- Day 1-8: Built MVP (96 hours)
- Day 9: Launched on Product Hunt (#3 Product of the Day)
- Day 10-30: Iterated based on feedback, marketing push
**Traction:**
- 234 signups
- 45 Pro users ($19/mo)
- $855 MRR
- 67% MoM growth
- 85% on free tier (future conversions)
**Launch Strategy:**
1. Product Hunt (200+ upvotes, #3 of the day)
2. Reddit (r/SaaS, r/entrepreneur, r/webdev - 500+ upvotes total)
3. Twitter thread (50k impressions, 50 signups)
4. Indie Hackers (this post!)
5. Personal DMs to 100 potential users (20% conversion)
**What Worked:**
1. Launch on multiple channels same day
2. #buildinpublic on Twitter (daily updates)
3. Personal DMs (way better than ads)
4. Reddit posts with honest founder stories
5. Free tier (reduces friction, some convert later)
**What Didn't Work:**
1. Paid ads ($100 spent, only 3 signups - $33 CAC)
2. Cold email (0.5% open rate, 0 conversions)
3. SEO (too early to tell, but starting content marketing)
**Tech Stack:**
- Next.js 15 (App Router)
- Clerk (auth) - $0
- Vercel KV (database) - $0
- Google Gemini (AI) - $50/mo
- DodoPayment (billing) - 5% fee
- Total costs: ~$100/mo
**Profit:** ~$755/mo (88% margin)
**Try it:** https://gitlog.app
**AMA!** Happy to share more about the launch, marketing, tech stack, or anything else.
Thanks IH community for all the inspiration! 🙏
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Edit: Answering questions as fast as I can! This community is amazing! 🚀
Edit 2: For those asking about launch post templates - I'll share them in the comments!
Edit 3: Hit 100 upvotes! Time to celebrate! 🎉
Subject: 🚀 GitLog is live! Auto-generate changelogs from GitHub
Hi [First Name],
Remember when you signed up for early access to GitLog?
Great news - we're officially live! 🎉
**What is GitLog?**
GitLog connects to GitHub once and auto-generates a public changelog from merged PRs. Zero manual writing.
**Launch Offer:**
First 100 users get Pro features free for 3 months.
**Get Started (2 minutes):**
1. Sign up with GitHub → https://gitlog.app/sign-up
2. Connect your repository
3. Merge a PR → See it on your changelog
**Features:**
✅ Auto-sync from GitHub webhooks
✅ AI-powered rewrites (Google Gemini)
✅ Embeddable "What's New" widget
✅ Auto-generate Twitter threads + LinkedIn posts
✅ Email digest subscriptions
✅ Analytics (views, upvotes)
✅ Public roadmap from GitHub Issues
**Pricing:**
- Free: 50 entries/month (no credit card required)
- Pro: $19/month unlimited
**Try it free:** https://gitlog.app
Questions? Just reply to this email! I read every response.
Cheers,
[Your Name]
Founder, GitLog
P.S. Follow me on Twitter [@YourHandle] for daily #buildinpublic updates!
P.P.S. First 100 users get Pro free for 3 months - claim yours now!
Subject: Quick question about your changelog...
Hi [First Name],
Quick question - are you currently maintaining a changelog for [their project]?
I ask because I just built GitLog to solve this exact problem.
**The Problem:**
Writing changelogs manually requires:
- Opening another tool
- Copying PR info
- Rewriting for users
- Context-switching
No wonder most founders quit after a few weeks.
**The Solution:**
GitLog connects to GitHub and auto-generates your changelog from merged PRs. Zero manual writing.
**Try it free (2 minutes):**
https://gitlog.app
50 entries/month free. No credit card required.
If you have any questions or need help setting up, just reply to this email. I'm here to help!
Cheers,
[Your Name]
Founder, GitLog
P.S. If you're not the right person to talk to, could you forward this to someone who is? Thanks!
Hey [Name]! 👋
Thanks for the follow! I noticed you're building [their product] - looks awesome!
I just launched GitLog, an auto-changelog generator that might save you time. It connects to GitHub and automatically creates public changelogs from merged PRs.
No manual writing, no context-switching to another tool.
Would love your feedback! Free for 50 entries/month:
https://gitlog.app
No pressure at all - just thought it might help! 🙏
[Your Name]
Hey [Name]! 👋
Saw your tweet about struggling with changelogs - I felt that pain!
I built GitLog to solve this exact problem. It connects to GitHub and auto-generates your changelog from merged PRs. Zero manual writing.
Might save you some time! Free for 50 entries/month:
https://gitlog.app
No pressure - just wanted to share in case it helps! 🙏
[Your Name]
Hi [Name],
I see you're building [their product] in the [industry] space. Would love to connect and share insights!
I recently launched GitLog (auto-changelog from GitHub) and am always happy to connect with fellow founders.
Cheers,
[Your Name]
Hey [Name],
Thanks for connecting! I checked out [their product] - really impressed with [specific feature/aspect].
I recently launched GitLog, an auto-changelog generator for GitHub. It might save you time if you're maintaining a changelog.
Connects to GitHub, auto-generates from merged PRs. Zero manual writing.
Free for 50 entries/month if you want to check it out:
https://gitlog.app
No pressure at all - just wanted to share! 🙏
[Your Name]
- All launch posts written and scheduled
- Demo video recorded (Loom, 2 min)
- Screenshots/GIFs ready (10+)
- Email to waitlist scheduled
- Social media graphics ready
- Analytics setup (PostHog, GA)
- Error monitoring (Sentry)
- Uptime monitoring enabled
- 6 AM: Product Hunt goes live
- 6 AM: Twitter thread posted
- 7 AM: Reddit posts published
- 8 AM: Indie Hackers post
- 9 AM: Email to waitlist
- 10 AM: LinkedIn post
- All day: Respond to comments within 2 hours
- 12 PM: PH progress update
- 3 PM: PH progress update
- 6 PM: Launch day recap post
- 8 PM: Thank you thread
- Daily: 3-5 tweets
- Daily: Respond to all comments
- Daily: Share user wins
- Daily: Post #buildinpublic updates
- Daily: DM 20 potential users
- Day 3: Feature deep-dive (Widget)
- Day 5: Customer testimonial
- Day 7: Week 1 recap thread
All templates ready to use! 🚀
Last Updated: 2026-03-09
Status: Ready to Launch