git-commit-guide

Guide Git commit messages to comply with the Conventional Commits specification.

233|49|Updated Nov 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Leavesfly/Jimi --skill git-commit-guide
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Skill: git-commit-guide
Source: https://github.com/Leavesfly/Jimi/tree/main/src/main/resources/skills/git-commit-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Leavesfly/Jimi --skill git-commit-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces a standardized format for Git commit messages, improving code history clarity, automation capabilities, and team collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conventional Commits Enforcement: Guides users to write commit messages following the Conventional Commits specification.
  • Automated Validation: Includes a script to check Git configuration and recent commit messages for compliance.
  • Use Case: Before committing code, run this Skill to ensure your commit message clearly states the type of change (feat, fix, docs, etc.), the scope, and a concise description, making your project's history understandable at a glance.

Quick Start

Run the check-git.sh script to verify your Git environment and commit message conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-commit-guide

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write conventional commits in Git for better code history?

To write conventional commits in Git, structure commit messages with a specific type, scope, and subject. This standardizes version control history, making project changes understandable at a glance and improving team collaboration.

What is the conventional commits format and when should I use it?

The conventional commits format structures messages with types like feat, fix, or docs, alongside scopes and concise descriptions. Use it before committing code to enforce a standardized format, improving code history clarity and automation capabilities.

How do I check my recent Git commit messages for conventional commits compliance?

Check recent Git commit messages for conventional commits compliance by running the provided bash script. This script verifies your Git environment, configuration, and recent commit history to ensure adherence to standardized formatting rules.

Can I automate Git commit message validation for my project?

You can automate Git commit message validation using the included bash script to check configuration and recent commits. This automated validation enforces the Conventional Commits specification, promoting cleaner and more maintainable version control history.

Why standardize Git commit messages with a specific format?

Standardizing Git commit messages with a specific format improves code history clarity, automation capabilities, and team collaboration. It ensures commit messages clearly state the type of change, scope, and description, making project history easily understandable.