Can I use this for non-Datum Cloud repositories?

Absolutely. While optimized for Datum Cloud, the conventions follow industry-standard Git best practices applicable to any professional software project.

How does it handle character limits?

It targets 50 characters for the subject line with a hard limit of 72, and automatically wraps the commit body at 72 characters for terminal compatibility.

Why does this skill emphasize the 'why' in commit messages?

While the code diff shows 'what' changed, the commit message provides essential context on 'why' a specific approach was taken for future maintainers.

Does it include attribution for Claude?

Yes, it automatically appends a 'Co-Authored-By: Claude' trailer to the end of the commit message to maintain an accurate contribution history.

What commit format does this skill use?

The skill follows the Conventional Commits specification, utilizing type prefixes like feat:, fix:, docs:, refactor:, and chore: to categorize changes.

Datum Commit Conventions

Name: Datum Commit Conventions
Author: datum-cloud

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Developer Tools

Standardizes Git commit messages using the Conventional Commits format and the Seven Rules for clear, maintainable version history.

The Datum Commit Conventions skill ensures that every change to your codebase is documented with professional, high-quality Git commit messages. By enforcing the Conventional Commits specification and the 'Seven Rules' of Git, it helps maintain a readable history that is optimized for tools like git log, blame, and rebase. This skill guides Claude to prioritize the 'why' behind a change in the commit body while strictly adhering to character limits, imperative mood, and necessary metadata like Co-Authored-By trailers, making it indispensable for teams working on Datum Cloud or any professional software project.

Key Features

01Strict adherence to the Conventional Commits format (feat, fix, docs, etc.)

02Uses imperative mood for actionable and consistent subject lines

03Prioritizes context and rationale in commit bodies over simple diff descriptions

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05Automated enforcement of the 50/72 character limit rules

06Automatic inclusion of Co-Authored-By trailers for AI-assisted contributions

Use Cases

01Generating meaningful documentation for complex refactors and bug fixes

02Standardizing commit history across distributed engineering teams

03Ensuring compliance with Datum Cloud repository contribution guidelines

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add datum-cloud/claude-code-plugins commit-conventions

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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