commit-message

Draft a Conventional Commit message from staged Git changes.

5|Updated Jan 30, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #git #workflow #commit #conventional-commit #scm

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npx skills add https://github.com/ahgraber/skills --skill commit-message-ahgraber

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Skill: commit-message
Source: https://github.com/ahgraber/skills/tree/main/skills/commit-message
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahgraber/skills --skill commit-message-ahgraber

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Draft a Conventional Commit message from staged changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Draft a conventional commit subject from the current staged changes, including preserving issue refs in the footer when provided.
Validate the staged content, enforce the conventional-commit structure, and produce a ready-to-use commit message for git commit -F -.
Ensure the final message adheres to the subject/body/footer formatting rules defined in references/conventional-commit-rules.md.

Quick Start

Draft a conventional commit for the currently staged changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about commit-message

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate a conventional commit message from staged Git changes?▼

Drafting a conventional commit message from staged changes involves reading the Git diff, validating the input, and formatting the subject, body, and footers per conventional-commit-rules. This Skill outputs a ready-to-use message for git commit -F -.

Can I preserve issue references when drafting a conventional commit message?▼

Yes, preserving issue references is supported when drafting a conventional commit message. The Skill detects explicit issue refs and integrates them directly into the commit message footer according to the conventional-commit-rules.

Does this conventional commit generator work without additional dependencies?▼

Yes, this conventional commit generator works without additional dependencies. It resolves the repository root, reads staged changes, and enforces the conventional-commit structure internally using bundled reference rules.

What is the correct format for a conventional commit subject, body, and footer?▼

The correct conventional commit format requires a structured subject, body, and footer. This Skill enforces these formatting rules by validating staged content and ensuring the final output adheres strictly to the conventional-commit-rules reference.

How do I automate my Git workflow to output a commit message for git commit -F?▼

To automate your Git workflow, this Skill reads your staged changes and outputs a single finalized conventional commit message. You can then pipe or redirect this output directly into git commit -F - to complete the commit.