What kind of metadata can it include?

It uses standard Git trailers to link to issue trackers (Task:), reference specific bugs (Fixes:), or credit contributors (Co-Authored-By:).

How does this skill improve my Git history?

It ensures every commit explains the 'why' and 'what' factually and objectively, making your project history significantly easier to audit, debug, and navigate.

Does it support monorepo structures?

Yes, it includes specific guidance for identifying and applying optional scopes based on file paths and affected subsystems within monorepos.

How are breaking changes handled?

The skill mandates a 'BREAKING:' declaration at the start of the commit body, followed by a detailed explanation and a migration path for users.

Will the commit messages mention they were generated by AI?

No. This skill has a strict 'No AI Attribution' policy, ensuring all commits appear as regular, high-quality developer work without AI signatures or emojis.

Git Commit Message Expert

Name: Git Commit Message Expert
Author: xobotyi

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Developer Tools

Enforces professional Git commit standards by prioritizing factual subjects, context-rich bodies, and structured metadata.

The Git Commit Message skill provides a comprehensive framework for generating high-quality version control history within Claude Code. It moves beyond vague summaries by requiring imperative subjects, detailed bodies that explain the 'why' behind changes, and standardized trailers for issue tracking. By following these industry best practices, the skill ensures that repository histories remain objective, searchable, and highly useful for debugging and team collaboration, while strictly avoiding any indicators of AI involvement to maintain a professional developer workflow.

Key Features

01Automates formatting for BREAKING CHANGE declarations and migration paths

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03Guides the creation of detailed bodies explaining implementation rationale and context

04Standardizes scope usage for monorepos and complex directory structures

05Enforces imperative, factual subject lines with a 72-character limit

06Integrates structured metadata using Title-Case Git trailers like Fixes and Task

Use Cases

01Ensuring breaking changes are clearly documented for automated changelog generation

02Writing professional, audit-ready commit messages for complex bug fixes and features

03Maintaining a consistent commit style across large teams or open-source projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add xobotyi/cc-foundry commit-message

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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