git-commit-assistant

Generate commit messages from staged diffs with a co-author trailer.

36|6|Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KjellKod/quest --skill git-commit-assistant-kjellkod
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: git-commit-assistant
Source: https://github.com/KjellKod/quest/tree/main/.claude/skills/git-commit-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KjellKod/quest --skill git-commit-assistant-kjellkod

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures every git commit has a clear, consistent message by automatically generating messages from the staged changes, aligning with repository conventions, and appending a Quest co-author trailer.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-generate commit messages from the staged diffs to reflect exact changes.
  • Enforce repository conventions and formatting standards to improve history readability.
  • Use Case: In a team project, stage code changes and rely on the assistant to produce a meaningful commit message with a co-author trailer.

Quick Start

Stage your changes and invoke the git-commit-assistant to produce and commit a message that matches your repo's conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-commit-assistant

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate git commit messages from staged changes?

Automatically generate commit messages by parsing staged diffs to extract change summaries, formatting them to match repository conventions, and appending a standard co-author trailer during the commit process. This ensures history readability and consistency across team software projects.

What is a conventional commit message format and how does it improve git workflow?

A conventional commit message format standardizes commit history by structuring messages to reflect exact code changes. Applying this format to your git workflow enforces repository conventions, improves history readability, and streamlines team collaboration across software projects.

How do I enforce commit message standards across my team's repository?

Enforce commit message standards by using an automated hook to parse staged diffs and format messages according to repository conventions. This guarantees every commit adheres to formatting rules and includes required metadata like a co-author trailer, streamlining collaboration.

Can I append a co-author trailer automatically when committing code?

Yes, you can append a co-author trailer automatically during commits. The assistant parses staged changes, generates a compliant commit message, and attaches the standard co-author trailer to ensure proper attribution across your git workflow.

Do I need a specific git hook to auto-generate commit messages from diffs?

No specific hook dependency is required. You can invoke the assistant to parse staged diffs after staging changes, and it will produce a meaningful commit message that matches your repo's conventions and appends a co-author trailer.