commit-message-generator

Conventional commit messages follow a standardized format with a type (feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore), optional scope, a concise summary under 50 characters, a wrapped body at 72 characters, and footers for breaking changes or issue references. This Skill generates them automatically from your staged Git diffs, eliminating manual formatting.

Conventional commits use a structured format: type(scope): summary, followed by a detailed body wrapped at 72 characters and footers for breaking changes or issue closures. This format improves version control history clarity and enables automated changelog generation and semantic versioning.

Yes. This Skill analyzes your staged changes and generates type-specific commit messages for features, fixes, documentation, styling, refactors, tests, and chores. It applies conventional commit formatting automatically, ensuring consistency across your development workflow.

Conventional commits support footers for issue references (e.g., Closes #123) and breaking change notifications. This Skill automatically detects the nature of your staged changes and includes appropriate footers in the generated commit message.

Standardized commit messages enable automated changelog generation, semantic versioning, and easier git history navigation. Conventional commits make tracking changes, identifying breaking changes, and understanding feature history straightforward for teams and CI/CD pipelines.

No. This Skill handles conventional commit syntax automatically. You stage your changes in Git, and the Skill generates a properly formatted message ready for git commit without requiring manual knowledge of type keywords, character limits, or footer format.