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Generate conventional git commit messages with type, scope, and subject.

4|Updated Oct 10, 2025

Search Tags:#git #workflow #commit #version-control #conventional-commits #body-template

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npx skills add https://github.com/JanuaryLabs/deepagents --skill commit-januarylabs

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: commit
Source: https://github.com/JanuaryLabs/deepagents/tree/main/.claude/skills/commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JanuaryLabs/deepagents --skill commit-januarylabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Writing commit messages that are hard to read or inconsistent makes it difficult to track changes, generate changelogs, and review history.

Core Features & Use Cases

Enforces Conventional Commits format with a defined set of types (feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore, perf, etc.).
Requires a kebab-case scope to clearly indicate the implicated area (e.g., validation, api, ui).
Provides clear subject formatting guidelines and optional body sections to describe changes, rationale, and task references.
Improves changelog readability and release notes by enabling predictable parsing of commit messages.

Quick Start

Provide a commit message in the format type(scope): subject for your upcoming changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about commit

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I write conventional commit messages for git?▼

To write conventional commit messages, use the format type(scope): subject. Define the change type (feat, fix, docs), a kebab-case scope for the area, a clear subject, and optional body sections for rationale and task references.

What is the conventional commits format and when do I need it?▼

The conventional commits format structures git history using type, scope, and subject fields. You need it to enable predictable parsing for changelog generation, improve release notes, and track version changes across single-repo or multi-repo projects.

Can I include breaking changes and trailers in my git commit messages?▼

Yes, you can include breaking changes annotations and trailers in your git commit messages. The format supports optional body construction to describe changes, rationale, and task references alongside the enforced type, kebab-case scope, and subject.

What is the best way to structure a commit scope for conventional commits?▼

The best way to structure a commit scope is using kebab-case formatting. This clearly indicates the implicated area of your changes, such as validation, api, or ui, ensuring consistent parsing for changelogs and release notes.

Does conventional commits work with multi-repo version control workflows?▼

Yes, conventional commits work with multi-repo version control workflows. The format is suitable for software development when staging changes or preparing commits across both single-repo and multi-repo projects, ensuring readable history tracking.

Why does my git commit history make changelog generation difficult?▼

Your git commit history makes changelog generation difficult when messages are hard to read or inconsistent. Enforcing conventional commit types and kebab-case scopes enables predictable parsing, directly improving changelog readability and release notes.