commitlint

Enforce consistent commit messages with commitlint and conventional configs.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rigerc/ha-apps --skill commitlint
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Skill: commitlint
Source: https://github.com/rigerc/ha-apps/tree/main/.claude/skills/commitlint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rigerc/ha-apps --skill commitlint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams enforce consistent commit messages across projects by integrating commitlint with conventional configurations, enabling standardized histories, automated changelogs, and reliable release workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Install and configure commitlint with a conventional config to enforce standard message formats.
  • Integrate with Git hooks (e.g., Husky) to validate commits on commit-time and prevent bad messages.
  • Validate commits in CI pipelines to ensure only compliant messages are merged.
  • Customize rules, parsers, and prompts to fit team conventions and workflows for large codebases.

Quick Start

Install commitlint and a conventional config, then set up a basic commitlint.config.js and run a quick validation on a sample commit.

Frequently Asked Questions about commitlint

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

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How do I enforce conventional commit messages with git hooks?

You can enforce conventional commit messages by integrating commitlint with Husky git hooks to validate commit messages on commit-time, preventing non-compliant messages from entering your project history.

How do I validate commit messages in CI pipelines?

Validating commit messages in CI pipelines involves configuring commitlint with a conventional config to check incoming commits, ensuring only compliant messages are merged into the main codebase.

What do I need to install to set up commitlint for my project?

Setting up commitlint requires installing @commitlint/cli and a conventional config, with optional parser presets and plugins to tailor rule enforcement to your team's specific workflow conventions.

Can I customize commitlint rules for large codebases?

Yes, you can customize commitlint rules, parsers, and prompts to fit team conventions and workflows, which is particularly useful for maintaining standardized histories and automated changelogs in large codebases.

Why use commitlint for standardizing git commit histories?

Using commitlint with conventional configurations enables standardized histories, automated changelogs, and reliable release workflows by enforcing consistent commit message formats across all team projects.

Does commitlint work with Husky?

Yes, commitlint integrates directly with Husky git hooks to validate commits on commit-time, automatically stopping bad commit messages before they are applied to the repository.