git-commit

Standardize Git commit messages with conventional format and scope guidance.

3|1|Updated Jun 26, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jasonencode/saas --skill git-commit-jasonencode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: git-commit
Source: https://github.com/jasonencode/saas/tree/main/.trae/skills/git-commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jasonencode/saas --skill git-commit-jasonencode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Git commit messages are often inconsistent, making code review and project history hard to follow. This skill standardizes messages to improve readability, traceability, and collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes a conventional commit format (type, scope, description) to standardize messages across the team.
  • Provides guidance for common scenarios: features, fixes, documentation, refactors, and chores.
  • Use case: committing a feature update as feat(auth): add login flow to ensure clear history and easier changelog generation.

Quick Start

Start by applying the conventional commit format to your next commit.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-commit

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

FAQPage Schema
What is a conventional commit format and how does it standardize Git messages?

Conventional commits standardize Git messages by defining a structured format with a type, optional scope, and description. This improves readability, traceability, and collaboration across software development workflows.

How do I write a Git commit message for a new feature?

To write a Git commit message for a feature, use the conventional format like feat(auth): add login flow. This applies a defined types table and scope guidance to ensure clear project history and easier code review.

What are the common commit types for fixes, docs, and refactors?

Common commit types include fix, docs, and refactor, defined in a types table to guide commits across specific scenarios. Using these types standardizes messages for precise code review and changelog generation.

Does this standardize Git commit messages with pre-commit hook support?

Yes, this standardizes Git commit messages with pre-commit hook support to enforce formatting rules automatically. It validates the header and optional body or footer before a commit is finalized.

What is the best way to format Git commit messages for code review?

The best way to format Git commit messages for code review is applying a conventional format with a defined types table and scope guidance. This standardizes headers and bodies to boost teamwork and readability.

When do I need to include a body and footer in a conventional commit?

You include an optional body and footer in a conventional commit to provide additional context beyond the header. This structured formatting rule helps explain the change and generate detailed changelogs.