# Commit Helper > Generates clear, conventional commit messages from git diffs - Skill: `tomevault-io/commit-helper-3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/commit-helper-3` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/commit-helper-3/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-3 --- # Commit Message Generator Skill ## Purpose Generate conventional commit messages that follow best practices. ## Instructions When invoked, you should: 1. **Analyze the changes**: Run `git diff --staged` to see what files have changed 2. **Identify the type**: Determine if this is a feat, fix, docs, refactor, etc. 3. **Write the message**: Create a commit message with: - Type and scope: `type(scope): subject` - Subject line: Clear, imperative mood, no period, < 72 chars - Body (optional): Explain the "what" and "why", not the "how" - Footer (optional): Breaking changes or issue references ## Conventional Commit Types - **feat**: New feature - **fix**: Bug fix - **docs**: Documentation changes - **style**: Code style changes (formatting, no logic change) - **refactor**: Code restructuring without changing functionality - **test**: Adding or updating tests - **chore**: Maintenance tasks, dependencies --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/fwdslsh) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.