caveman-commit

Generate terse Conventional Commits messages from staged changes.

Updated Aug 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DDTully/dotfiles --skill caveman-commit-ddtully
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman-commit
Source: https://github.com/DDTully/dotfiles/tree/main/skills/.agent_skills/caveman-commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DDTully/dotfiles --skill caveman-commit-ddtully

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ultra-compact commit message generation streamlines version control by producing concise, conventional-commit style messages from staged changes, reducing noise and preserving intent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ultra-compact commit messages that adhere to Conventional Commits
  • Auto-triggers when changes are staged, speeding up the workflow
  • Encourages consistency across projects and teams

Quick Start

Run caveman-commit to generate a terse, conventional-commit message from your staged changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman-commit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate conventional commit messages from staged git changes?

To generate conventional commit messages from staged git changes, use a commit automation skill that analyzes your staged changes and enforces Conventional Commits formatting with subject length limits and an optional body for rationale.

What is the best way to automate consistent conventional commits across a development team?

Automating consistent conventional commits across a team requires a message-generation tool that auto-triggers when changes are staged, producing ultra-compact messages that reduce noise and preserve intent.

How does conventional commit message generation handle subject length and body content?

Conventional commit message generation enforces subject length limits to keep messages terse, while an optional body captures non-obvious rationale, avoiding unnecessary fluff in the commit history.

Can I use automated commit message generation for any staged git workflow?

Automated commit message generation applies to development workflows where developers want fast, consistent commit messages, auto-triggering when changes are staged to speed up the version control process.

Why should I use automated conventional commit generation instead of writing commit messages manually?

Automated conventional commit generation streamlines version control by producing concise messages from staged changes, encouraging consistency across projects and teams while reducing manual effort and noise in git history.

When should I not use automated conventional commit generation?

Automated conventional commit generation is designed for ultra-compact, standard messages, so it may not suit commits requiring highly detailed explanations or non-standard formatting outside the Conventional Commits specification.