Why does it focus on the 'WHY' of a commit?

While the diff shows what changed, the rationale explains the intent behind the change, which is essential for future team members and code reviews.

Can I manually specify the commit type and scope?

Yes, you can provide arguments directly to the command, such as '/commit-smart fix' or '/commit-smart refactor api', to override the auto-detection.

Does it handle unstaged changes automatically?

Yes. If no changes are staged, the skill identifies changed files, suggests logical groupings, and asks for your approval before staging them for you.

Does this skill support breaking changes?

Yes, it includes guidelines for flagging breaking changes by adding an exclamation point after the scope, ensuring clear communication of breaking API changes.

How does the skill determine the commit type?

The skill analyzes the file diff and file paths to identify specific signals, such as new functionality for 'feat', bug fixes for 'fix', or configuration updates for 'chore'.

Smart Git Commits

Name: Smart Git Commits
Author: davila7

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Developer Tools

Generates semantic conventional commit messages by analyzing code changes and directory structures to provide meaningful development context.

Smart Git Commits is a specialized capability for Claude Code designed to streamline the version control process and maintain high standards for repository history. It automates the analysis of both staged and unstaged changes, intelligently identifying the correct conventional commit type and scope based on file paths and content. By prioritizing the rationale behind changes—the 'WHY' rather than just the 'WHAT'—it ensures that commit logs remain useful for long-term maintenance. The skill guides users through interactive staging, enforces the imperative mood, and supports manual overrides for granular control over the final message.

Key Features

01Context-aware scope identification based on project directory structure

02Support for manual type and scope overrides via command arguments

03Automatic detection of conventional commit types like feat, fix, and refactor

04Interactive staging workflow for logical grouping of unstaged changes

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06Rationale-focused message generation to document why changes were made

Use Cases

01Speeding up the development loop by automating the stage-and-commit process within the CLI

02Maintaining a standardized and professional Git history using Conventional Commits

03Drafting detailed documentation for complex refactors or breaking changes automatically

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add davila7/claude-code-templates git

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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