Does this skill help with security?

Yes, it performs safety checks to detect sensitive files like credentials, secrets, or .env files before any changes are staged.

How does it handle large commits?

It automatically warns the user if a commit exceeds 500 lines or if any individual file is larger than 1MB to ensure history remains manageable.

Does it credit the AI for the work?

Yes, the skill automatically appends a 'Co-Authored-By' footer to every commit message to acknowledge the specific Claude model's contribution.

What is the Conventional Commits format used by this skill?

The skill follows the v1.0.0 specification, using a type, optional scope, and description, followed by a mandatory bulleted body and optional footers.

Can I use custom scopes for my project?

Absolutely. The skill checks for a project-specific config in .claude/git.local.md and can invoke a configuration tool to update your allowed scopes.

Conventional Git Commits

Name: Conventional Git Commits
Author: FradSer

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Automates the creation of atomic, standards-compliant git commits following the Conventional Commits specification.

This skill empowers Claude to manage your version control history by generating precise, atomic commits that adhere to the Conventional Commits v1.0.0 and Commitizen styles. It automatically analyzes pending changes, performs security checks for sensitive data, and drafts structured commit messages with mandatory bulleted bodies and co-author attribution. By enforcing strict formatting rules and logical grouping, it ensures a clean, readable repository history that facilitates better collaboration and automated changelog generation.

Key Features

01Automatically detects sensitive files, credentials, and oversized commits

02Appends co-author metadata to credit AI contributions automatically

03Enforces Conventional Commits v1.0.0 and Commitizen (cz) formatting rules

04Generates structured bodies with mandatory imperative bullet points

05Groups changes into logical atomic units for cleaner repository history

06207 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Automating the staging and committing process after a complex refactoring session

02Maintaining a professional, standardized commit history in team environments

03Preventing accidental commits of secrets or massive files through pre-commit safety checks

What are Skills?·How to Install

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