# Git Conventions > Git command rules, commit message conventions, and safe usage patterns. Use when the user asks to commit, create a branch, check differences, write a commit message, or perform any git operation. Also use when discussing version control workflows or git safety. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/git-conventions` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/git-conventions` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/git-conventions/raw - Safety review: pending - 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-conventions --- # Git Conventions ## When to use - User asks to commit, stage, diff, or perform any git operation - User asks to create a branch or write a commit message - User asks to check differences with a previous version - User mentions "git", "commit", "branch", "diff", or "version control" - User is ready to commit after completing a task ## Overview Rules for safe and consistent git usage. ## Command rules 1. Never use the command `push`. 2. Never use the option `force` `--force`. 3. Never amend commit to modify files, prefer adding more commits (fix commit) and explain the error/reason. 4. Before running a new git command, ask to add it in the allow list. 5. Do not hesitate to use git when checking differences with the previous version. 6. A task should be committed when tests pass (with assertions) and code coverage is verified. ## Commit message A git commit message must start with: - `feat(agt):` for feature - `fix(agt):` when fixing the codebase - `refac(agt):` for refactoring, mostly to prepare or finish a feat - `chore(agt):` to cleanup the codebase, removing dead code - `doc(agt):` when touching to .md files or documentation - `test(agt):` when touching test only --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/cboudereau) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.