debchange

Add a new version for non-maintainer upload

$ debchange -n

$ debchange -a

$ debchange --closes [bug_id]

debchange [options] [text]

debchange (also known as dch) maintains the debian/changelog file of a Debian source package. It handles version numbering, timestamps, and changelog entry formatting according to Debian policy.
Essential for Debian package maintainers to track changes between package versions.

-n, --nmu

Increment version for non-maintainer upload

Append to current changelog entry

Add entry to close specified bug

Increment version and add new entry

Set specific version number

Set distribution (stable, unstable, etc.)

~/.devscripts

Default configuration options for debchange behavior, including maintainer name and email.

System-wide devscripts configuration file.

Must be run from a Debian source package directory. Requires proper debian/changelog format. Part of devscripts package.

dch(1), dpkg-buildpackage(1), debuild(1)