conventional-commit

Generate and validate conventional commit messages following the Conventional Commits specification.

3|Updated Jun 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/whimzyLive/nightshift-ai --skill conventional-commit-whimzylive
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Skill: conventional-commit
Source: https://github.com/whimzyLive/nightshift-ai/tree/main/plugins/sdlc/skills/conventional-commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whimzyLive/nightshift-ai --skill conventional-commit-whimzylive

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of creating conventional commit messages, ensuring consistency and clarity in your codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Commit Messages: Follows the Conventional Commits specification for clear and actionable commit messages.
  • Guided Workflow: Provides a structured prompt and workflow for generating commit messages.
  • Validation: Validates commit messages against the Conventional Commits specification.
  • Use Case: Improve code review and collaboration by using standardized commit messages.

Quick Start

Generate a conventional commit message for your latest change.

Frequently Asked Questions about conventional-commit

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

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How do I generate conventional commit messages automatically?

Conventional commit messages are generated through a guided workflow that structures your commit details. This process ensures your git commit messages strictly follow the Conventional Commits specification for clear codebase consistency.

What is the Conventional Commits specification used for?

The Conventional Commits specification is used to standardize commit messages, providing a structured format that makes commit history clear and actionable. This improves code review and collaboration across software engineering projects.

How do I validate a git commit message against the Conventional Commits spec?

Validation checks your git commit messages against the Conventional Commits specification to ensure proper formatting. This prevents malformed commit messages from entering your codebase and maintains historical consistency.

Do I need Git installed to execute conventional commit operations?

Yes, Git is explicitly required to handle the actual commit operations. The workflow generates and validates the structured commit messages, but relies entirely on your local Git environment to execute the final commit.

What is the best way to standardize code review commits?

Standardizing code review commits is best achieved by enforcing the Conventional Commits specification. This provides a guided workflow for message creation and validation, ensuring every commit follows a clear and actionable format.