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Enforce conventional git commit formats and block Co-Authored-By metadata.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#git#changelog#commit#code-quality#task-management#conventional-commits
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mattpainter701/my-claude-setup --skill commit-mattpainter701
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: commit
Source: https://github.com/mattpainter701/my-claude-setup/tree/main/claude-config/global-skills/commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattpainter701/my-claude-setup --skill commit-mattpainter701

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Task-aware git commits. Enforces conventional commit format, no Co-Authored-By, and ensures TASKS.md + CHANGELOG.md are updated when they exist.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces conventional commit format for all commits.
  • Blocks Co-Authored-By metadata in commits.
  • Updates TASKS.md and CHANGELOG.md when present to reflect changes and releases.
  • Provides guidance for composing commit messages and validating staged changes.

Quick Start

Use the commit skill to create a task-aligned commit that updates related task/tracking files.

Frequently Asked Questions about commit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce conventional commit formats in git automatically?▼

Conventional commit formats are enforced by validating staged changes against required type prefixes, ensuring structured git history. It guides composing compliant messages and blocks unauthorized metadata like Co-Authored-By lines.

How do I automatically update CHANGELOG.md and TASKS.md when making a git commit?▼

To update CHANGELOG.md and TASKS.md during a git commit, the commit process detects these files when present and automatically reflects work items and releases in their content.

What is a task-aware git commit and how does it work?▼

A task-aware git commit aligns code changes with documented work items by enforcing conventional commit formats and synchronizing updates to TASKS.md and CHANGELOG.md when they exist in the repository.

Can I prevent Co-Authored-By metadata from being added to my git commits?▼

Yes, you can block Co-Authored-By metadata in git commits by enforcing a validation rule that strips or rejects unauthorized author metadata during the commit creation process.

Do I need TASKS.md and CHANGELOG.md files to use conventional commits?▼

No, you do not need TASKS.md and CHANGELOG.md files to use conventional commits. The format enforcement applies to all git projects, only updating these tracking files when they are already present.

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