git-commit-message

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Formulate a git commit message. Use this skill whenever asked to create a commit message.

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name: git-commit-message description: Formulate a git commit message. Use this skill whenever asked to create a commit message.

Create a commit message summarizing the changes just made. Only take staged changes into account.

Follow The seven rules of a great Git commit message (https://cbea.ms/git-commit/#seven-rules) to the letter.

Scan for what is staged

Use the context to construct a good message but make sure to only address the scope that is currently staged in git.

List files that are staged (in the index): git diff --cached --name-only

Show the full diff of staged changes: git diff --cached

Rules

  1. Separate subject from body with a blank line
  2. Limit the subject line to 50 characters
  3. Capitalize the subject line
  4. Do not end the subject line with a period
  5. Use the imperative mood in the subject line
  6. Wrap the body at 72 characters
  7. Use the body to explain what and why vs. how