smart-commit

Generate and execute conventional Git commit messages from staged changes.

1|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills --skill smart-commit-sitharaj88
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Skill: smart-commit
Source: https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/smart-commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills --skill smart-commit-sitharaj88

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of Git commit messages by analyzing your code changes and project conventions, streamlining the commit process and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Commit Message Generation: Analyzes staged changes and recent commit history to craft relevant and conventionally formatted commit messages.
  • Convention Detection: Automatically detects and adheres to project-specific commit styles like Conventional Commits, Gitmoji, or Angular.
  • Use Case: After making several code modifications, you can use this Skill to generate a commit message that accurately reflects the changes and fits your project's established commit style, then execute the commit directly.

Quick Start

Use the smart-commit skill to generate a commit message for your staged changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about smart-commit

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

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

You can automatically generate conventional commit messages by analyzing staged changes and recent project commit history. This Skill detects your project's specific conventions and formats the commit message accordingly before executing the commit directly via the Git command-line interface.

Can Git commit automation detect and follow existing project commit conventions?

Yes, Git commit automation can detect existing project conventions. It analyzes your recent commit log to identify and adhere to established styles like Conventional Commits, Gitmoji, or Angular, ensuring new messages match your repository's historical format.

What do I need to use automated Git commit message generation?

To use automated Git commit message generation, you need the Git command-line interface installed and available. The tool runs Git diff on staged files and logs recent commits, so you must stage your code changes before execution.

How does automated commit message generation handle multi-file code changes?

Automated commit message generation handles multi-file changes by analyzing the Git diff of all staged files collectively. It evaluates the combined code modifications to craft a single, cohesive commit message that accurately reflects the overall development workflow update.

Is there a way to execute Git commits directly after generating the message?

Yes, you can execute Git commits directly after generating the message. This Skill streamlines the version control workflow by creating the conventionally formatted commit message and then running the commit command automatically, eliminating manual copy-pasting.

When should I avoid using automated Git commit generation?

You should avoid using automated Git commit generation when you have no staged changes or lack a Git command-line interface. It requires staged files to analyze and is designed for software development workflows needing consistent version control history.