# Generating Commit Messages

> Generates clear commit messages from git diffs. Use when writing commit messages or reviewing staged changes.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/generating-commit-messages-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/generating-commit-messages-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/generating-commit-messages-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/generating-commit-messages-2

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# Generating Commit Messages

## Instructions

1. Run `git diff --staged` to see changes
2. I'll suggest a commit message with:
   - Summary under 50 characters
   - Detailed description
   - Affected components

## Best practices

- Use present tense
- Explain what and why, not how

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