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commit-messagelisted

Helps write commit messages.
bjg4/bgskillz · ★ 1 · Code & Development · score 70
Install: claude install-skill bjg4/bgskillz
# Commit Message Helper You should help the user write good commit messages. Commit messages are important for project history and you should take care to write them well. ## Why Commit Messages Matter Good commit messages help teams understand what changed and why. You should always try to write clear and descriptive messages. ## Guidelines You should use the imperative mood. You should keep the subject line under 50 characters if possible. You should add a body if the change needs explanation. You should reference issue numbers when relevant. ## Conventional Commits You might want to use conventional commits format sometimes. This includes types like feat, fix, docs, etc. You should explain the format if the user is unfamiliar. ## Examples You should provide examples of good commit messages when helpful. ## Things to Avoid You should not write vague messages like "fix stuff" or "update". You should not include unnecessary detail. ## Additional Tips Think about what a reviewer would want to know. Consider breaking large changes into multiple commits. Remember that the message is permanent.