How does the skill know what to write in the commit message?

The skill analyzes your staged changes using 'git diff --staged' to understand the context, logic changes, and impact of your code updates.

Can it handle breaking changes?

Absolutely. The skill can identify breaking changes and help you format them correctly with the '!' indicator and the 'BREAKING CHANGE' footer.

Is it possible to use this for multi-file commits?

Yes, it is optimized for multi-file commits, providing bulleted lists in the commit body to explain the relationship between changes in different modules.

Git Commit Helper

Name: Git Commit Helper
Author: henkisdabro

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Developer Tools

Generates standardized, descriptive git commit messages by analyzing staged changes using the Conventional Commits format.

About

The Git Commit Helper skill streamlines the version control workflow by automatically interpreting git diffs to suggest precise, high-quality commit messages. It enforces the industry-standard Conventional Commits format (including types like feat, fix, and refactor) and provides a structured framework for including scopes, detailed bodies, and breaking change notices. This tool is essential for developers and teams looking to maintain a clean, readable, and professional project history while reducing the cognitive overhead of manual documentation during the coding process.

Key Features

8 GitHub stars
Support for multi-file commits and atomic change tracking
Clear identification and formatting of breaking changes
Automatic diff analysis for context-aware message generation
Strict adherence to Conventional Commits standards
Imperative mood and character limit enforcement for better readability

Use Cases

Generating professional commit messages for complex code refactors
Standardizing commit history across collaborative team projects
Quickly summarizing staged changes before pushing to a remote repository

About

Key Features

8 GitHub stars
Support for multi-file commits and atomic change tracking
Clear identification and formatting of breaking changes
Automatic diff analysis for context-aware message generation
Strict adherence to Conventional Commits standards
Imperative mood and character limit enforcement for better readability

Use Cases

Generating professional commit messages for complex code refactors
Standardizing commit history across collaborative team projects
Quickly summarizing staged changes before pushing to a remote repository