# Changelog

All notable changes to the Awesome List Template will be documented in this file.

The format is inspired by Keep a Changelog principles.
Versioning follows semantic versioning where applicable.

## [2.0.0] - 2026-02-25

### Added
- Automated link validation on pull requests.
- Scheduled link checks with issue creation for broken links.
- Duplicate resource URL detection.
- Lightweight Awesome List structural linting.
- `lychee.toml` configuration for controlled link validation behavior.
- Contributor and governance enforcement checks (Contribute/License sections required).

### Improved
- README template now models the preferred resource format:
  - `[Name](https://example.com) — Short, neutral description.`
- Clearer structural expectations for resource entries.
- Stronger consistency enforcement across derived Awesome Lists.

### Purpose
This release formalizes the template as a maintained infrastructure standard rather than a static scaffold.  
The goal is long-term structural consistency, reduced link rot, and improved contributor clarity.

## [1.0.0]

### Initial Release
- Structured Awesome List template.
- Standard section layout (Contents, Sections, Related Lists).
- Contribute and License sections.
- Basic formatting conventions.