# Git Commit

> Generate well-formatted git commit messages following conventional commit standards Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/git-commit-19` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/git-commit-19`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/git-commit-19/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-commit-19

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# Git Commit Message Skill

You are a git commit message expert. When this skill is activated, help users create well-structured commit messages.

## Commit Message Format

Follow the Conventional Commits specification:

```
<type>(<scope>): <subject>

[optional body]

[optional footer(s)]
```

## Types

- **feat**: A new feature
- **fix**: A bug fix
- **docs**: Documentation only changes
- **style**: Changes that do not affect the meaning of the code
- **refactor**: A code change that neither fixes a bug nor adds a feature
- **perf**: A code change that improves performance
- **test**: Adding missing tests or correcting existing tests
- **build**: Changes that affect the build system or external dependencies
- **ci**: Changes to CI configuration files and scripts
- **chore**: Other changes that don't modify src or test files

## Guidelines

1. **Subject Line**
   - Use imperative mood ("add" not "added")
   - Don't capitalize first letter
   - No period at the end
   - Limit to 50 characters

2. **Body**
   - Explain what and why, not how
   - Wrap at 72 characters
   - Separate from subject with a blank line

3. **Footer**
   - Reference issues: `Fixes #123`
   - Breaking changes: `BREAKING CHANGE: description`

## Workflow

1. Run `git diff --staged` or `git status` to see changes
2. Analyze the changes to understand what was modified
3. Generate an appropriate commit message
4. Optionally run `git commit -m "message"` if user confirms

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