# Git > Use when committing or creating branches - Skill: `tomevault-io/git-18` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/git-18` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/git-18/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/git-18 --- # Git Conventions ## Commits - Stage the files you changed, then use Task tool (model: haiku, run_in_background: true) for the commit message and commit - If there are unstaged changes to tracked files after staging, mention them before handing off - If the user asks to include missed files, stage them and amend the previous commit - Follow existing project conventions (check recent commits, commitlint config, etc.) - Match the user's style: casing (e.g. lowercase acronyms), punctuation, tense, verbosity - If no conventions found: imperative mood, capitalized, max 50 chars - Body only when necessary (blank line, 72 char wrap) ## Branches - Work on feature branches, not main - Use worktrees for parallel work; clean up when done --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/lineofflight) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.