commit-helper

CockroachDB commit conventions require a structured format: a subject line capped at 72 characters, a detailed body explaining changes and rationale, issue references, and a categorized release note. commit-helper guides you through each section, enforcing proper indentation and structure to keep commits consistent and readable.

Yes. commit-helper produces release notes with proper categorization and issue/epic references directly from your commit data. It analyzes your changes and packages them into formatted release notes that follow CockroachDB standards, eliminating manual note writing.

commit-helper walks you through: analyzing your change, categorizing it, adding issue references, writing a subject line (72 characters max), composing a detailed body, and generating a release note. Each step enforces CockroachDB formatting rules before producing your final commit message.

Yes. commit-helper supports both commit and PR workflows, helping you structure PR notes alongside commit messages. It ensures your PR documentation adheres to the same CockroachDB conventions as your commits, maintaining consistency across your codebase.

commit-helper enforces CockroachDB conventions: 72-character subject line limit, structured body sections, proper indentation, categorized release notes, and issue/epic reference formatting. It prevents commits that don't meet these standards.

Yes. commit-helper applies CockroachDB commit and release-note conventions to any codebase, guiding teams through consistent message formatting regardless of project. It's designed to standardize commit practices across multiple repositories.