# Commit > Commit current changes with a clear, descriptive message - Skill: `majiayu000/commit-44` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/commit-44` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/commit-44/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000) - Updated: 2026-09-09 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/commit-44 --- # Commit Changes Commit the current staged/unstaged changes with a well-crafted commit message. ## Arguments `$ARGUMENTS` can be used for special instructions, such as: - Guiding the message: "emphasize the breaking change" - Adding context: "this fixes issue #123" - Requesting amend: "amend the previous commit" ## Step 1: Gather Information Run these commands in parallel to understand the changes: 1. **Git status**: `git status --porcelain` (check for staged/unstaged changes) 2. **Staged diff**: `git diff --cached` (what will be committed if there are staged changes) 3. **Unstaged diff**: `git diff` (what's modified but not staged) 4. **Recent commits**: `git log -5 --oneline` (to match existing commit style) **Important checks:** - If no changes exist (nothing staged or unstaged), inform the user there's nothing to commit - If there are unstaged changes but nothing staged, stage all changes with `git add -A` (or ask user if they want to selectively stage) - If there are both staged and unstaged changes, ask user if they want to include unstaged changes ## Step 2: Analyze Changes Review the diff to understand: - **What** changed (files, functions, features) - **Why** it changed (bug fix, new feature, refactor, etc.) - **Impact** (breaking changes, dependencies, configuration) ## Step 3: Generate Commit Message ### Message Guidelines 1. **Subject line**: - Use imperative mood ("add feature" not "added feature") - Keep under 50 characters (hard limit: 72) - Don't end with a period - Use lowercase for the first letter 2. **Body** (if needed for complex changes): - Separate from subject with blank line - Wrap at 72 characters - Explain *what* and *why*, not *how* - Use bullet points for multiple items 3. **Footer** (if needed): - Reference issues: `Fixes #123`, `Closes #456` ### Examples **Simple change:** ``` add user authentication endpoint ``` **Change with body:** ``` add rate limiting to public endpoints - Implement token bucket algorithm - Add configurable limits per endpoint - Include rate limit headers in responses Closes #234 ``` ## Step 4: Create the Commit 1. **Stage changes** (if needed): ```bash git add -A ``` Or stage specific files if user requested selective staging. 2. **Create commit** using HEREDOC for proper formatting: ```bash git commit -m "$(cat <<'EOF'