Which Conventional Commits version does this skill follow?

This skill is fully compliant with the Conventional Commits 1.0.0 specification.

Does it support breaking changes?

Yes, the skill can indicate breaking changes using either the '!' suffix on the type/scope or by adding a BREAKING CHANGE footer.

How does it handle special characters in shell commands?

The skill automatically uses single quotes and HEREDOC formatting to prevent shell escaping issues, especially with the '!' character.

Can I use this for multi-line commit messages?

Yes, it is designed to handle detailed commit bodies and footers while maintaining the 72-character line wrap standard.

Conventional Commits

Name: Conventional Commits
Author: dashed

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Deployment & DevOps

Standardizes git commit messages according to the Conventional Commits 1.0.0 specification to enable automated changelogs and semantic versioning.

About

The Conventional Commits skill for Claude Code automates the process of writing structured, semantic git commit messages. By implementing a standardized decision framework, it helps developers categorize changes into types like feat, fix, and refactor while ensuring proper formatting for scopes, bodies, and breaking changes. This skill is essential for teams that rely on automated versioning tools and want to maintain a clean, machine-readable project history without the manual effort of remembering complex formatting rules or shell escaping requirements.

Key Features

Strict adherence to Conventional Commits 1.0.0 specification
Support for breaking changes via '!' notation and footers
2 GitHub stars
Safe shell execution using single quotes and HEREDOC syntax
Integrated quality checks for length, mood, and capitalization
Intelligent decision framework for selecting commit types

Use Cases

Enabling automated changelog generation and semantic versioning
Standardizing repository history for improved team collaboration
Simplifying complex multi-line commit messages via AI-guided prompts

About

Key Features

Strict adherence to Conventional Commits 1.0.0 specification
Support for breaking changes via '!' notation and footers
2 GitHub stars
Safe shell execution using single quotes and HEREDOC syntax
Integrated quality checks for length, mood, and capitalization
Intelligent decision framework for selecting commit types

Use Cases

Enabling automated changelog generation and semantic versioning
Standardizing repository history for improved team collaboration
Simplifying complex multi-line commit messages via AI-guided prompts