caveman-commit

Generate Conventional Commits messages with imperative mood and formatting rules.

Updated Jul 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill --skill caveman-commit-shirulot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: caveman-commit
Source: https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill/tree/main/caveman-commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill --skill caveman-commit-shirulot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates verbose, noisy, or inconsistent commit messages by enforcing the Conventional Commits standard, ensuring that commit history remains clean and focused on the intent behind changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conventional Commits Enforcement: Automatically formats messages using the standard type(scope): description structure.
  • Context-Aware Summarization: Prioritizes the why over the what, ensuring that breaking changes and complex logic are documented clearly.
  • Use Case: When you have finished a complex refactor, use this skill to generate a concise commit message that highlights the technical reasoning without unnecessary fluff.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to generate a commit message for the current changes by typing /caveman-commit.

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 automatically?

Generate conventional commit messages automatically by applying the Conventional Commits specification to format staged changes into the standard type(scope): description structure. This enforces the specification without manual formatting effort.

What is the conventional commits format for breaking changes?

The conventional commits format for breaking changes requires specific formatting rules to document the technical reasoning clearly. It applies imperative mood and character limits to ensure version control history remains clean and focused on intent.

How do I write concise git commit messages for a complex refactor?

Write concise git commit messages for a complex refactor by prioritizing the why over the what. This context-aware summarization highlights technical reasoning and intent without unnecessary fluff, ensuring clear version control history.

Can I use conventional commits for issue tracking in software development?

Yes, you can use conventional commits for issue tracking in software development. The standard formatting rules support specific syntax for issue tracking, ensuring that commit history remains standardized and clear for version control.

Do I need to write commit messages in imperative mood?

Yes, you need to write commit messages in imperative mood when following the Conventional Commits specification. This requirement ensures that intent-driven version control history remains consistent across the software development workflow.