Does it support different commit types?

Yes, it categorizes changes into standard types including feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, and chore based on the content of the diff.

Can it handle breaking changes?

Absolutely. It identifies breaking changes and formats them with the required '!' indicator and detailed 'BREAKING CHANGE' footer notes.

How does the Git Commit Helper generate messages?

The skill analyzes your staged changes using git diff commands to understand the context of your work, then suggests a message following standardized commit patterns.

Why should I use the Conventional Commits format?

Conventional Commits provide a human-readable and machine-parsable history, which is essential for automated versioning and professional changelog generation.

Git Commit Helper

Name: Git Commit Helper
Author: acbcdev

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Generates descriptive, Conventional Commits-compliant messages by automatically analyzing staged git changes and diffs.

The Git Commit Helper skill streamlines your development workflow by removing the friction of manual commit message drafting. By analyzing staged changes via git diffs, it generates professional messages that follow the Conventional Commits specification, including appropriate types like feat, fix, and refactor. This ensures your repository maintains a clean, searchable history that is easy for teammates to follow. It specifically focuses on best practices such as using the imperative mood, keeping summaries concise, and explaining the reasoning behind changes rather than just listing file updates.

Key Features

01Analyzes staged git diffs to understand code modifications

02Generates Conventional Commits-compliant messages (feat, fix, docs, etc.)

03Enforces best practices like imperative mood and 50-character summary limits

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05Structures multi-file commits with clear, bulleted impact lists

06Identifies and formats breaking changes with appropriate syntax

Use Cases

01Maintaining a standardized git history across collaborative team projects

02Drafting professional commit messages for complex code refactors

03Quickly documenting multi-file changes for clear release notes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add acbcdev/claude-code git-commit-helper

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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