Most teams already write release notes in Markdown — it's the natural format for changelogs, with headings per version and bulleted lists of changes. The hard part isn't writing them; it's getting them in front of people in a form that's pleasant to read. A shareable web page solves that.
Why a link beats a pasted changelog
- A link renders the Markdown properly — headings, lists, and code/version tags all formatted — instead of dumping raw text into a chat message.
- You can update the same link as you ship, so "the release notes" always points at the current version.
- It works for everyone — customers, support, teammates — without needing access to your repo or issue tracker.
Publish release notes in under a minute
- Open the editor and paste your Markdown changelog.
- Pick the Terminal or Default theme — both read well for technical release notes.
- Set a custom slug like
release-notesso the link is memorable:md.rajkar.dev/release-notes. - Publish, and share the link in your app, your docs, or your release announcement.
Keep each release readable
A simple, scannable structure works best: a heading per version with the date, then grouped bullets for Added, Changed, and Fixed. Markdown's code formatting is handy for version numbers and flags — wrap them in backticks so they stand out.
Updating without breaking the link
When you ship the next version, edit the same page and add a new section at the top. The URL doesn't change, so anyone who bookmarked or shared it keeps seeing the latest notes. Past versions are snapshotted automatically, so you can always look back at what a previous release said.
See also: how to share Markdown online and the Markdown cheat sheet.