git-commit

Generate standardized git commit messages from staged changes using conventional commit specifications.

2|Updated Jan 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/erclx/aitk --skill git-commit-erclx
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Skill: git-commit
Source: https://github.com/erclx/aitk/tree/main/claude/skills/git-commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erclx/aitk --skill git-commit-erclx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates inconsistent commit history and manual formatting errors by enforcing strict conventional commit standards directly from your staged changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conventional Formatting: Automatically structures messages using the type(scope): subject format.
  • Context Awareness: Integrates with project-specific versioning standards and commit references to ensure history remains clean and readable.
  • Safety Guards: Prevents commits when nothing is staged and validates subject length to ensure compatibility with log rendering tools.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to generate a commit message for the currently staged changes using the git-commit skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-commit

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

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

To generate conventional commit messages automatically, this skill analyzes your staged file changes and project-specific versioning conventions to output standardized type(scope): subject formats. It enforces consistent history and validates subject length for log rendering.

What is the best way to enforce conventional commits in a software development workflow?

The best way to enforce conventional commits is by applying strict formatting rules directly to staged changes. This skill validates types, scopes, and subject length constraints to ensure your versioning conventions are met and changelog generation remains automated.

Can I use custom versioning conventions and commit types with a git commit generator?

Yes, you can use custom versioning conventions. The skill integrates with your project-specific commit references and local configuration standards to validate custom types, scopes, and subject length constraints before generating the final message.

Does generating git commits from staged files require local configuration?

Generating git commits from staged files requires git CLI access and local configuration of commit standards. This setup allows the skill to validate your specific versioning conventions, types, and scopes before structuring the final message.

Why does my automated commit message generator fail when nothing is staged?

Automated commit message generators fail when nothing is staged due to built-in safety guards. This skill prevents commits if there are no staged file changes, ensuring the generated message always reflects actual code modifications.

How does a conventional commit tool validate subject length for git logs?

A conventional commit tool validates subject length by checking the generated message against configured constraints. This ensures compatibility with log rendering tools and maintains a clean, readable project history.