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caveman-commit

Generate terse Conventional Commits messages from a code diff.

Updated Jun 20, 2025
Search Tags:#git#version control#conventional commits#commit messages#diff#revert
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SaltFishGC/SaltFishGC.github.io --skill caveman-commit-saltfishgc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman-commit
Source: https://github.com/SaltFishGC/SaltFishGC.github.io/tree/main/.trae/skills/caveman-commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SaltFishGC/SaltFishGC.github.io --skill caveman-commit-saltfishgc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns messy change context into a clean, conventional commit message so developers can write fast, consistent, and review-friendly history entries without overexplaining.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conventional Commits Formatting: Produces messages that follow standard commit conventions with a type, optional scope, and imperative subject.
  • Terse Messaging: Keeps subjects short and focused, adding a body only when the reason, migration detail, or breaking impact is important.
  • Developer Workflow Support: Useful for feature work, bug fixes, refactors, reverts, releases, and other commits where clarity matters more than prose.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to write a Conventional Commits message for the current diff with a short subject and a body only if the change needs extra context.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman-commit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate conventional commit messages from a git diff?▼

To generate conventional commit messages from a git diff, feed the diff to the Skill to get a clean, review-friendly message with a type, optional scope, and imperative subject without the fluff.

What is the best way to write terse commit messages for version control?▼

Writing terse commit messages for version control involves enforcing subject-length limits and imperative mood, adding a body only when migration details, breaking impact, or rationale require extra context.

Can I format git revert messages using conventional commits?▼

Yes, you can format git revert messages using conventional commits by processing the revert diff to produce a concise message that includes breaking-change context where necessary.

How does imperative mood work for git commit subjects?▼

Imperative mood for git commit subjects formats the change as a direct command, keeping the subject short and focused while omitting unnecessary prose for cleaner version-control history.

When do I need to add a body to a conventional commit message?▼

You need to add a body to a conventional commit message only when the change requires extra context, such as explaining migration details, breaking impact, or the underlying reason for a bug fix or refactor.

Does this conventional commits formatter support feature work and bug fixes?▼

Yes, this conventional commits formatter supports feature work, bug fixes, refactors, and reverts by turning messy change context into concise, standard-compliant history entries.

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