julien-dev-commit-message

Generate semantic commit messages by analyzing git diff output and applying Conventional Commits format: type(scope): description. The Skill reads your staged changes and produces a properly formatted message with a 50-character description limit, imperative mood, optional body wrapped at 72 characters, and co-author metadata.

Conventional Commits is a standardized format for git messages following the pattern type(scope): description—such as feat(auth): add login validation. Use it to create machine-readable commit history that enables automated versioning, changelog generation, and consistent team communication across projects.

Yes. The Skill supports optional body sections explaining the rationale for your changes and appends Co-authored-By lines for multiple contributors. Body text wraps at 72 characters and maintains readability while preserving detailed context alongside your commit.

No. The Skill generates fully formatted commit messages ready to apply directly to git commit -m. It enforces all Conventional Commits conventions—type, scope, 50-character description limit, imperative mood, and proper body wrapping—so your message meets standards immediately.

Specify a scope in parentheses after the type—for example, feat(api): add endpoint. If changes affect multiple areas, create separate commits with distinct type(scope) pairs, each representing a logical unit. This keeps your history clear and enables precise change tracking.

Yes. Conventional Commits format integrates with standard git workflows and pairs with CI/CD systems that parse commit metadata for automated versioning, release notes, and deployment gates. The Skill outputs messages compatible with tools that consume structured commit history.