# Commit Helper > Impact-focused git commit messages. Use when the user wants to commit changes with a well-crafted message. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/commit-helper-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/commit-helper-2` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/commit-helper-2/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/commit-helper-2 --- Prepare a git commit following these steps: 1. Run `git status` and `git diff` to see changes 2. Review recent commits (`git log --oneline -5`) to match the style 3. Draft a concise commit message: - Start with type prefix: `feat:`, `fix:`, `refactor:`, `docs:`, `test:`, `chore:` - **Focus on IMPACT and WHY, not implementation details** - The title should describe the user-visible outcome or bug fixed - Use bullet points (dash prefix) only if there are multiple distinct changes - Keep each line under 72 characters - No emojis 4. Run the `developer_git_commit_proposal` tool to propose the commit to the user - Do NOT run `git add` - the widget handles staging when the user confirms **Commit Message Guidelines:** - Lead with the problem solved or capability added, not the technique used - BAD: "feat: add pre-edit tagging for non-agentic AI providers" - GOOD: "fix: OpenAI/LMStudio diffs now persist across app restarts" - BAD: "refactor: extract helper function for validation" - GOOD: "fix: prevent crash when user input is empty" - The body can explain HOW if it's non-obvious, but title = IMPACT **Issue Linking (for auto-close):** - If fixing a Linear issue, include `Fixes NIM-XXX` on its own line after the title - For GitHub issues, use `Fixes #XXX` or `Closes #XXX` **Important:** - Do NOT add "Co-Authored-By" or any attribution lines - Do NOT add marketing taglines or links - Be direct and factual - Keep it brief - avoid unnecessary details about what wasn't changed --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/nimbalyst) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.