diff --git a/scripts/resolvers/index.ts b/scripts/resolvers/index.ts
index de63a468..02b81204 100644
--- a/scripts/resolvers/index.ts
+++ b/scripts/resolvers/index.ts
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ import { generateCommandReference, generateSnapshotFlags, generateBrowseSetup }
 import { generateDesignMethodology, generateDesignHardRules, generateDesignOutsideVoices, generateDesignReviewLite, generateDesignSketch, generateDesignSetup, generateDesignMockup, generateDesignShotgunLoop } from './design';
 import { generateTestBootstrap, generateTestCoverageAuditPlan, generateTestCoverageAuditShip, generateTestCoverageAuditReview } from './testing';
 import { generateReviewDashboard, generatePlanFileReviewReport, generateSpecReviewLoop, generateBenefitsFrom, generateCodexSecondOpinion, generateAdversarialStep, generateCodexPlanReview, generatePlanCompletionAuditShip, generatePlanCompletionAuditReview, generatePlanVerificationExec } from './review';
-import { generateSlugEval, generateSlugSetup, generateBaseBranchDetect, generateDeployBootstrap, generateQAMethodology, generateCoAuthorTrailer } from './utility';
+import { generateSlugEval, generateSlugSetup, generateBaseBranchDetect, generateDeployBootstrap, generateQAMethodology, generateCoAuthorTrailer, generateChangelogWorkflow } from './utility';
 import { generateInvokeSkill } from './composition';
 
 export const RESOLVERS: Record<string, ResolverFn> = {
@@ -50,4 +50,5 @@ export const RESOLVERS: Record<string, ResolverFn> = {
   PLAN_VERIFICATION_EXEC: generatePlanVerificationExec,
   CO_AUTHOR_TRAILER: generateCoAuthorTrailer,
   INVOKE_SKILL: generateInvokeSkill,
+  CHANGELOG_WORKFLOW: generateChangelogWorkflow,
 };
diff --git a/scripts/resolvers/utility.ts b/scripts/resolvers/utility.ts
index 48e9c0d8..8cf75cbe 100644
--- a/scripts/resolvers/utility.ts
+++ b/scripts/resolvers/utility.ts
@@ -372,3 +372,47 @@ export function generateCoAuthorTrailer(ctx: TemplateContext): string {
   }
   return 'Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>';
 }
+
+export function generateChangelogWorkflow(_ctx: TemplateContext): string {
+  return `## CHANGELOG (auto-generate)
+
+1. Read \`CHANGELOG.md\` header to know the format.
+
+2. **First, enumerate every commit on the branch:**
+   \`\`\`bash
+   git log <base>..HEAD --oneline
+   \`\`\`
+   Copy the full list. Count the commits. You will use this as a checklist.
+
+3. **Read the full diff** to understand what each commit actually changed:
+   \`\`\`bash
+   git diff <base>...HEAD
+   \`\`\`
+
+4. **Group commits by theme** before writing anything. Common themes:
+   - New features / capabilities
+   - Performance improvements
+   - Bug fixes
+   - Dead code removal / cleanup
+   - Infrastructure / tooling / tests
+   - Refactoring
+
+5. **Write the CHANGELOG entry** covering ALL groups:
+   - If existing CHANGELOG entries on the branch already cover some commits, replace them with one unified entry for the new version
+   - Categorize changes into applicable sections:
+     - \`### Added\` — new features
+     - \`### Changed\` — changes to existing functionality
+     - \`### Fixed\` — bug fixes
+     - \`### Removed\` — removed features
+   - Write concise, descriptive bullet points
+   - Insert after the file header (line 5), dated today
+   - Format: \`## [X.Y.Z.W] - YYYY-MM-DD\`
+   - **Voice:** Lead with what the user can now **do** that they couldn't before. Use plain language, not implementation details. Never mention TODOS.md, internal tracking, or contributor-facing details.
+
+6. **Cross-check:** Compare your CHANGELOG entry against the commit list from step 2.
+   Every commit must map to at least one bullet point. If any commit is unrepresented,
+   add it now. If the branch has N commits spanning K themes, the CHANGELOG must
+   reflect all K themes.
+
+**Do NOT ask the user to describe changes.** Infer from the diff and commit history.`;
+}
diff --git a/ship/SKILL.md b/ship/SKILL.md
index de2743f8..f20fd96a 100644
--- a/ship/SKILL.md
+++ b/ship/SKILL.md
@@ -1618,7 +1618,7 @@ High-confidence findings (agreed on by multiple sources) should be prioritized f
 
 ---
 
-## Step 5: CHANGELOG (auto-generate)
+## CHANGELOG (auto-generate)
 
 1. Read `CHANGELOG.md` header to know the format.
 
@@ -1651,6 +1651,7 @@ High-confidence findings (agreed on by multiple sources) should be prioritized f
    - Write concise, descriptive bullet points
    - Insert after the file header (line 5), dated today
    - Format: `## [X.Y.Z.W] - YYYY-MM-DD`
+   - **Voice:** Lead with what the user can now **do** that they couldn't before. Use plain language, not implementation details. Never mention TODOS.md, internal tracking, or contributor-facing details.
 
 6. **Cross-check:** Compare your CHANGELOG entry against the commit list from step 2.
    Every commit must map to at least one bullet point. If any commit is unrepresented,
diff --git a/ship/SKILL.md.tmpl b/ship/SKILL.md.tmpl
index 62842fc5..048f3156 100644
--- a/ship/SKILL.md.tmpl
+++ b/ship/SKILL.md.tmpl
@@ -335,46 +335,7 @@ For each classified comment:
 
 ---
 
-## Step 5: CHANGELOG (auto-generate)
-
-1. Read `CHANGELOG.md` header to know the format.
-
-2. **First, enumerate every commit on the branch:**
-   ```bash
-   git log <base>..HEAD --oneline
-   ```
-   Copy the full list. Count the commits. You will use this as a checklist.
-
-3. **Read the full diff** to understand what each commit actually changed:
-   ```bash
-   git diff <base>...HEAD
-   ```
-
-4. **Group commits by theme** before writing anything. Common themes:
-   - New features / capabilities
-   - Performance improvements
-   - Bug fixes
-   - Dead code removal / cleanup
-   - Infrastructure / tooling / tests
-   - Refactoring
-
-5. **Write the CHANGELOG entry** covering ALL groups:
-   - If existing CHANGELOG entries on the branch already cover some commits, replace them with one unified entry for the new version
-   - Categorize changes into applicable sections:
-     - `### Added` — new features
-     - `### Changed` — changes to existing functionality
-     - `### Fixed` — bug fixes
-     - `### Removed` — removed features
-   - Write concise, descriptive bullet points
-   - Insert after the file header (line 5), dated today
-   - Format: `## [X.Y.Z.W] - YYYY-MM-DD`
-
-6. **Cross-check:** Compare your CHANGELOG entry against the commit list from step 2.
-   Every commit must map to at least one bullet point. If any commit is unrepresented,
-   add it now. If the branch has N commits spanning K themes, the CHANGELOG must
-   reflect all K themes.
-
-**Do NOT ask the user to describe changes.** Infer from the diff and commit history.
+{{CHANGELOG_WORKFLOW}}
 
 ---