This skill provides automated assistance for git commit smart tasks.
Prerequisites
Before using this skill, ensure:
Git repository is initialized in {baseDir}
Changes are staged using git add
User has permission to create commits
Git user name and email are configured
Instructions
Analyze Staged Changes: Examine git diff output to understand modifications
Determine Commit Type: Classify changes as feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, or chore
Identify Scope: Extract affected module or component from file paths
Detect Breaking Changes: Look for API changes, removed features, or incompatible modifications
Format Message: Construct message following pattern: type(scope): description
Present for Review: Show generated message and ask for confirmation before committing
Output
Generates conventional commit messages in this format:
type(scope): brief description
- Detailed explanation of changes
- Why the change was necessary
- Impact on existing functionality
BREAKING CHANGE: description if applicable
Project-specific commit guidelines in {baseDir}/000-docs/007-DR-GUID-contributing.md
Overview
This skill provides automated assistance for the described functionality.
Examples
Example usage patterns will be demonstrated in context.
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1---2name: helixdevelopment-helixagent-generating-smart-commits3description: Git Commit Smart4---5# Git Commit Smart67This skill provides automated assistance for git commit smart tasks.89## Prerequisites1011Before using this skill, ensure:12- Git repository is initialized in {baseDir}13- Changes are staged using `git add`14- User has permission to create commits15- Git user name and email are configured1617## Instructions18191. **Analyze Staged Changes**: Examine git diff output to understand modifications202. **Determine Commit Type**: Classify changes as feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, or chore213. **Identify Scope**: Extract affected module or component from file paths224. **Detect Breaking Changes**: Look for API changes, removed features, or incompatible modifications235. **Format Message**: Construct message following pattern: `type(scope): description`246. **Present for Review**: Show generated message and ask for confirmation before committing2526## Output2728Generates conventional commit messages in this format:2930```31type(scope): brief description3233- Detailed explanation of changes34- Why the change was necessary35- Impact on existing functionality3637BREAKING CHANGE: description if applicable38```3940Examples:41- `feat(auth): implement JWT authentication middleware`42- `fix(api): resolve null pointer exception in user endpoint`43- `docs(readme): update installation instructions`4445## Error Handling4647Common issues and solutions:4849**No Staged Changes**50- Error: "No changes staged for commit"51- Solution: Stage files using `git add <files>` before generating commit message5253**Git Not Initialized**54- Error: "Not a git repository"55- Solution: Initialize git with `git init` or navigate to repository root5657**Uncommitted Changes**58- Warning: "Unstaged changes detected"59- Solution: Stage relevant changes or use `git stash` for unrelated modifications6061**Invalid Commit Format**62- Error: "Generated message doesn't follow conventional format"63- Solution: Review and manually adjust type, scope, or description6465## Resources6667- Conventional Commits specification: https://www.conventionalcommits.org/68- Git commit best practices documentation69- Repository commit history for style consistency70- Project-specific commit guidelines in {baseDir}/000-docs/007-DR-GUID-contributing.md7172## Overview7374This skill provides automated assistance for the described functionality.7576## Examples7778Example usage patterns will be demonstrated in context.7980---81> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/helixdevelopment) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.82<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-14 -->
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