How does this skill handle breaking changes?

It recognizes breaking changes through a '!' after the type/scope or a 'BREAKING CHANGE' footer, signaling a MAJOR version bump in semantic versioning.

Can I use this skill to automate my release notes?

While the skill helps write the commits, the resulting structured data is exactly what tools like 'standard-version' or 'semantic-release' need to generate automated release notes.

Does this skill work with any programming language?

Yes, Conventional Commits is a language-agnostic specification for git messages and can be used with any project using git version control.

What is the primary benefit of the Conventional Commits skill?

It provides a standardized framework for commit messages that makes git history readable for both humans and automated tools like changelog generators and CI/CD pipelines.

Conventional Commits Standard

Name: Conventional Commits Standard
Author: 0x4139

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Enforces structured git commit messages to automate changelogs and correlate changes with semantic versioning.

The Conventional Commits skill implements a standardized specification for git messages, enabling Claude to generate professional, machine-readable commit history. By enforcing specific types like feat, fix, and chore, along with scope and breaking change notations, it ensures that project repositories remain organized and compatible with automated versioning tools. This skill is essential for teams looking to streamline their CI/CD pipelines, generate automatic changelogs, and maintain a high-quality audit trail of code changes.

Características Principales

01Detects breaking changes through '!' syntax and footer declarations

02Maps commit types directly to SemVer bumps (Major, Minor, Patch)

03Ensures consistent formatting for multi-paragraph commit bodies and footers

040 GitHub stars

05Enforces standardized commit types including feat, fix, docs, and refactor

06Supports optional scope and imperative mood descriptions

Casos de Uso

01Generating structured commit messages during the development loop

02Reviewing existing commit logs for consistency and semantic accuracy

03Standardizing git history for automated release management and changelogs

Características Principales

01Detects breaking changes through '!' syntax and footer declarations

02Maps commit types directly to SemVer bumps (Major, Minor, Patch)

03Ensures consistent formatting for multi-paragraph commit bodies and footers

040 GitHub stars

05Enforces standardized commit types including feat, fix, docs, and refactor

06Supports optional scope and imperative mood descriptions

Casos de Uso

01Generating structured commit messages during the development loop

02Reviewing existing commit logs for consistency and semantic accuracy

03Standardizing git history for automated release management and changelogs