# Commit Style

> Write commit messages following the conventional commits specification. Use when committing changes or reviewing commit history style.

- Skill: `rtwsvj/commit-style` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add rtwsvj/commit-style`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/rtwsvj/commit-style/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: rtwsvj (https://skillmd.com/u/rtwsvj)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/rtwsvj/commit-style

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# Commit Style

Format every commit message as `type(scope): subject`.

- Allowed types: feat, fix, docs, refactor, test, chore.
- Subject in imperative mood, no trailing period, max 72 chars.
- Body explains why, not what.