# Generating Conventional Commits

> Generates conventional commit messages using AI. It analyzes code changes and suggests a commit message adhering to the conventional commits specification. Use this skill when you need help writing clear, standardized commit messages, especially a...

- Skill: `bbgnsurftech/generating-conventional-commits` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 9 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bbgnsurftech/generating-conventional-commits`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bbgnsurftech/generating-conventional-commits/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: BbgnsurfTech (https://skillmd.com/u/bbgnsurftech)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bbgnsurftech/generating-conventional-commits

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## Overview

This skill helps you create well-formatted, informative commit messages that follow the conventional commits standard, improving collaboration and automation in your Git workflow. It saves you time and ensures consistency across your project.

## How It Works

1. **Analyze Changes**: The skill analyzes the staged changes in your Git repository.
2. **Generate Suggestion**: It uses AI to generate a commit message based on the analyzed changes, adhering to the conventional commits format (e.g., `feat: add new feature`, `fix: correct bug`).
3. **Present to User**: The generated commit message is presented to you for review and acceptance.

## When to Use This Skill

This skill activates when you need to:
- Create a commit message after making code changes.
- Ensure your commit messages follow the conventional commits standard.
- Save time writing commit messages manually.

## Examples

### Example 1: Adding a New Feature

User request: "Generate a commit message for these changes."

The skill will:
1. Analyze the staged changes related to a new feature.
2. Generate a commit message like `feat: Implement user authentication`.

### Example 2: Fixing a Bug

User request: "Create a commit for the bug fix."

The skill will:
1. Analyze the staged changes related to a bug fix.
2. Generate a commit message like `fix: Resolve issue with incorrect password reset`.

## Best Practices

- **Stage Changes**: Ensure all relevant changes are staged before using the skill.
- **Review Carefully**: Always review the generated commit message before accepting it.
- **Customize if Needed**: Feel free to customize the generated message to provide more context.

## Integration

This skill integrates with your Git workflow, providing a convenient way to generate commit messages directly within Claude Code. It complements other Git-related skills in the DevOps Automation Pack, such as `/branch-create` and `/pr-create`.