# Git Commit > Stage meaningful diffs and create commits with WHY-focused messages. Use whenever making git commits. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/git-commit-4` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/git-commit-4` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/git-commit-4/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-4 --- # INSTRUCTIONS Use `/git:commit` slash command to stage meaningful diffs and create commits with WHY-focused messages. # DISCIPLINE - Only commit when: 1. ALL tests are passing 2. ALL compiler/linter warnings have been resolved 3. The change represents a single logical unit of work 4. Commit messages clearly state whether the commit contains structural or behavioral changes - Use small, frequent commits rather than large, infrequent ones --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/atusy) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.