Commit

Git Commit Skill

Create a well-formatted git commit for staged changes.

Instructions

1. Gather information (run in parallel):

   • git status - See what's staged and unstaged
   • git diff --staged - See exactly what will be committed
   • git log --oneline -5 - See recent commit message style

2. Analyze changes:

   • What was changed? (files, functions, features)
   • Why was it changed? (bug fix, new feature, refactor)
   • Follow the repository's commit message style

3. Draft commit message:

   • First line: concise summary under 50 chars
   • Focus on "why" not "what"
   • Match existing commit style

4. Execute commit:

   • Stage relevant files if needed: git add <files>
   • Commit with a normal non-interactive git commit -m command
   • Verify with git status

The skill supplies procedure, not permission. Git writes and commits must pass the agent's normal approval policy.

Safety Rules

• Do NOT commit .env or credential files
• Do NOT use --amend unless explicitly asked
• Do NOT push unless explicitly asked
• If commit fails, create a NEW commit (don't amend)

Example

git status
git diff --staged
git commit -m "Fix authentication timeout"
git status