How do I install the Git Commit skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add agulli/git-commit in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Git Commit skill do?

Create well-structured git commits with conventional commit messages. Use when asked to commit changes, prepare a commit, or stage and push code. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Git Commit safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Git Commit?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Git Commit free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free. This skill is licensed under MIT.

Who published Git Commit?

agulli (@agulli) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Git Commit by agulli — Agent Skill

Name: Git Commit
Author: agulli

File contents

Process

Run git status to see all changed files. Read the output carefully.
Run git diff --stat to understand the scope of the change.
Group related changes. If the diff contains unrelated changes (e.g., a bug fix AND a new feature), create separate commits. Do not bundle unrelated work.
Stage files intentionally. Use git add <specific-files>, never git add . unless every changed file belongs in the same logical commit.

Write the commit message using Conventional Commits format:

<type>(<scope>): <description>

<body — explain WHY, not WHAT>

<footer — references, breaking changes>

Types: feat, fix, refactor, docs, test, chore, perf, ci

Verify before committing. Run git diff --cached to review exactly what will be committed. Read the staged diff.
Commit. Run git commit -m "..." with the message.

Rationalizations

Excuse	Rebuttal
"I'll just use `git add .` to save time"	Staging everything blindly leads to committing debug files, env vars, and unrelated changes. Stage intentionally.
"The message 'fix stuff' is fine for now"	Every commit message is permanent history. Write it properly the first time.
"I'll squash these later"	You won't. Write clean commits now.

Verification

git diff --cached output was reviewed before committing
Commit message follows Conventional Commits format
No unrelated changes were bundled into a single commit
No .env, __pycache__, or build artifacts were staged

Frequently asked questions

Git Commit