Git Pushing

Git Push Workflow

Stage all changes, create a conventional commit, and push to the remote branch.

When to Use

Automatically activate when the user:

• Explicitly asks to push changes ("push this", "commit and push")
• Mentions saving work to remote ("save to github", "push to remote")
• Completes a feature and wants to share it
• Says phrases like "let's push this up" or "commit these changes"

Workflow

Fast Path (Recommended)

Use the automated script for maximum speed:

bash scripts/smart_commit.sh

This script handles:

• ✅ Staging all changes
• ✅ Auto-generating conventional commit messages
• ✅ Adding Claude Code footer
• ✅ Pushing to remote (with -u for new branches)
• ✅ Showing PR link for GitHub repos

With custom message:

bash scripts/smart_commit.sh "feat: add new feature"

The script automatically:

• Determines commit type (feat/fix/docs/test/chore/refactor)
• Extracts scope from changed files
• Handles new vs existing branches
• Shows colored output for better UX

Manual Path (Fallback)

Use when script is unavailable or custom workflow needed:

1. Check Git Status

Run git status to understand:

• Which files have changed
• What will be committed
• Current branch name

2. Stage Changes

• Run git add . to stage all changes
• Alternatively, stage specific files if partial commit is needed

3. Create Commit Message

If user provided a message:

• Use it directly

If no message provided:

• Analyze changes using git diff
• Generate a conventional commit message:
  • Format: type(scope): description
  • Types: feat, fix, refactor, docs, test, chore
  • Keep description concise (50-90 characters)
  • Use imperative mood: "Add" not "Added"
• Always append Claude Code footer:

  🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)
  
  Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
  

Use heredoc format:

git commit -m "$(cat <<'EOF'
commit message here

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
EOF
)"

4. Push to Remote

• Run git push to push commits
• If new branch, use git push -u origin <branch>
• If push fails due to diverged branches, inform user and ask how to proceed

5. Confirm Success

• Report commit hash
• Summarize what was committed
• Confirm push succeeded

Examples

User: "Push these changes" → Check status, stage all, generate commit message, push

User: "Commit with message 'fix: resolve table extraction issue'" → Use provided message, push

User: "Let's save this to github" → Activate workflow, generate appropriate commit message