# Commit Message > Generate concise Git commit messages in imperative mood. Use when the user asks to create, write, draft, make, generate, or suggest a commit message, or when they say "commit these changes", "what should I commit?", or ask for help with git commit. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/commit-message-5` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/commit-message-5` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/commit-message-5/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-message-5 --- # Git Commit Message Generator Generate concise, descriptive Git commit messages in English. ## Process 1. Run `git diff --cached` directly (NOT `git -C diff --cached`, NOT `cd && git diff --cached`) to check for staged changes 2. If staged changes exist: generate commit message based on staged changes only 3. If no staged changes: run `git diff` directly (NOT `git -C diff`, NOT `cd && git diff`) and `git status` directly (NOT `git -C status`, NOT `cd && git status`) to view unstaged and untracked files 4. For untracked files, intelligently assess which need content review (code/config files) vs which can be inferred from filename (assets, dependencies) 5. Generate a single-line commit message ## Output Output ONLY the commit message — a single line, no explanation, no follow-up questions, no code block fencing. ## Format - Imperative mood, under 72 characters - Focus on the 'what' and 'why' of the change, not the 'how'. Avoid generic messages like 'update code' or 'fix bug'. - No type prefix (e.g., `feat:`, `fix:`) unless the user explicitly requests Conventional Commits format ## Examples ``` Add user authentication with JWT tokens Update navbar to include search functionality Remove deprecated API endpoints Rename userService to UserAccountService Fix null pointer exception in user service Improve error handling in payment module Optimize database queries for faster loading Refactor user service to use repository pattern Document API endpoints in README Add edge case tests for payment processing Bump dependencies Add login page with validation and error handling Migrate CI pipeline from Travis to GitHub Actions Fix authentication bug and update related tests ``` --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/ycs77) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.