commit

Stage specific files and create conventional commits in Git.

2|Updated Sep 12, 2016

Search Tags:#automation #git #commit #version-control #conventional-commits #per-file-staging

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/paulnsorensen/dotfiles --skill commit-paulnsorensen

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Stage and commit changes in Git using conventional commits, reducing ambiguous histories and avoiding unsafe operations like broad staging or pushes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Stage specific files by name and avoid git add -A or git add .
Draft meaningful commit messages that explain the why, following the conventional commits format
Do not push; the GitHub skill handles publishing and never amends published commits

Quick Start

Instruct the AI to stage the targeted files by name and commit them using a conventional message.

Frequently Asked Questions about commit

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I stage specific files for a git commit without using git add -A?▼

To stage specific files for a git commit without broad staging, you can stage changes by explicitly naming files. This prevents accidentally including unintended changes and ensures your commit only contains targeted modifications.

What are conventional commits and how do they improve version control?▼

Conventional commits standardize commit messages with specific types, reducing ambiguous histories. This format explains the why behind changes, making version control logs clearer and easier to trace across software engineering projects.

Can I push changes directly after creating a conventional commit?▼

No, you should not push changes directly after creating a conventional commit. The commit process focuses solely on staging and committing, leaving publishing and remote pushing to separate specialized handling.

Why should I avoid amending published commits in version control?▼

You should avoid amending published commits because it rewrites shared history and causes synchronization issues. The commit process explicitly prevents amending published commits to maintain safe version control practices.

How do I write a meaningful conventional commit message?▼

To write a meaningful conventional commit message, draft a message that explains the why behind your changes. Validate your message against standard conventional types to ensure it follows the required format.

Does this git commit automation work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, this git commit automation works without external dependencies. It relies entirely on standard Git commands to validate messages, stage per-file changes, and commit without requiring additional software engineering tools.