Why store documentation in Git commits instead of markdown files?

Storing context in commits provides an immutable, timestamped record of decisions that lives alongside the code, making it easier for AI agents to track the evolution of a project's logic.

How does Claude access these context commits?

Claude references the commit hashes listed in your CLAUDE.md file and uses git commands to retrieve the full context at the beginning of a session.

Do context commits affect my build or source code?

No. By using the --allow-empty flag, these commits do not change any files in your repository, ensuring your build process remains unaffected.

What is a [CONTEXT] commit?

A [CONTEXT] commit is an empty Git commit that contains a detailed message describing project requirements, workflows, or architectural decisions rather than code changes.

Context Commit Manager

Name: Context Commit Manager
Author: KevinVitale

byKevinVitale

Productivity & Workflow

Persists project knowledge and AI session states directly into Git history through structured context commits.

About

The Context Commit Manager skill enables developers to document critical project information—including architectural decisions, development workflows, and technical requirements—directly within Git history. By creating specialized [CONTEXT] commits and referencing them in a CLAUDE.md file, this skill ensures that project knowledge is immutable, version-controlled, and easily accessible to AI agents. This approach provides a seamless way to maintain project state across different sessions and team members without cluttering the source code with external documentation files.

Key Features

Supports specialized templates for requirements, workflows, and architecture.
Ensures AI agents have immediate access to project context via git log.
Creates formatted [CONTEXT] commits using --allow-empty to avoid file changes.
0 GitHub stars
Maintains a sequential history of project decisions and domain knowledge.
Automatically updates CLAUDE.md with commit hash references.

Use Cases

Documenting a significant architectural change or technical design decision.
Recording evolving business requirements and domain-specific terminology.
Establishing and enforcing coding standards and TDD workflows for the project.

About

Key Features

Supports specialized templates for requirements, workflows, and architecture.
Ensures AI agents have immediate access to project context via git log.
Creates formatted [CONTEXT] commits using --allow-empty to avoid file changes.
0 GitHub stars
Maintains a sequential history of project decisions and domain knowledge.
Automatically updates CLAUDE.md with commit hash references.

Use Cases

Documenting a significant architectural change or technical design decision.
Recording evolving business requirements and domain-specific terminology.
Establishing and enforcing coding standards and TDD workflows for the project.