git-commit-message

To generate a commit message from staged changes without committing, this Skill reads your git diff --staged and drafts a why-focused message to /tmp/commit-message.md. It can also copy the draft directly to your clipboard.

A why-focused commit message conveys the rationale behind code changes rather than just describing what changed. It helps teams maintain consistent messaging and understand the reasoning for each modification across the repository.

Yes, you can draft commit messages for multiple logical changes. The Skill generates a subject line under 72 characters and includes an optional bullet-point body to highlight distinct logical units within the staged changes.

Yes, the Skill reads recent git history alongside the staged diff. This context helps it format a subject line under 72 characters that aligns with your repository's existing messaging conventions.

Automate commit message drafting by staging changes and letting the Skill generate a rationale-first draft. It formats the message, writes it to /tmp/commit-message.md, and optionally copies it to your clipboard for review.

The limitation is that the Skill only drafts the message and does not perform the actual git commit. It outputs the text to /tmp/commit-message.md or your clipboard, requiring you to manually execute the commit.