--- title: "git-commit by github · skilld" canonical_url: "https://skilld.dev/gh/github/awesome-copilot/git-commit" last_updated: "2026-07-27T23:50:15.278Z" meta: description: "Creates standardized git commits using the Conventional Commits specification by analyzing diffs to auto-detect type, scope, and generate messages. Supports intelligent… From github/awesome-copilot." "og:description": "Creates standardized git commits using the Conventional Commits specification by analyzing diffs to auto-detect type, scope, and generate messages. Supports intelligent… From github/awesome-copilot." "og:title": "git-commit by github" "twitter:description": "Creates standardized git commits using the Conventional Commits specification by analyzing diffs to auto-detect type, scope, and generate messages. Supports intelligent… From github/awesome-copilot." "twitter:title": "git-commit by github" --- [All skills](https://skilld.dev/skills) [![github avatar](https://github.com/github.png?size=96)github/awesome-copilot repository](https://skilld.dev/gh/github/awesome-copilot) # **/git-commit** official [github](https://skilld.dev/gh/github)/ [awesome-copilot](https://skilld.dev/gh/github/awesome-copilot) 37,102 4,655 Execute git commit with conventional commit message analysis, intelligent staging, and message generation. Use when user asks to commit changes, create a git commit, or mentions "/commit". Supports: (1) Auto-detecting type and scope from changes, (2) Generating conventional commit messages from diff, (3) Interactive commit with optional type/scope/description overrides, (4) Intelligent file staging for logical grouping Updated 18 hours ago Trust [Git/VCS](https://skilld.dev/skills/tag/git "Git operations, branching, history surgery") [ conventional-commits](https://skilld.dev/skills/tag/conventional-commits) [ commit-messages](https://skilld.dev/skills/tag/commit-messages) [ staging](https://skilld.dev/skills/tag/staging) [ bash](https://skilld.dev/skills/tag/bash) [ semantic-versioning](https://skilld.dev/skills/tag/semantic-versioning) ## Skill content ## Git Commit with Conventional Commits ### Overview Create standardized, semantic git commits using the Conventional Commits specification. Analyze the actual diff to determine appropriate type, scope, and message. ### Conventional Commit Format ``` [optional scope]: [optional body] [optional footer(s)] ``` ### Commit Types | Type | Purpose | | --- | --- | | `feat` | New feature | | `fix` | Bug fix | | `docs` | Documentation only | | `style` | Formatting/style (no logic) | | `refactor` | Code refactor (no feature/fix) | | `perf` | Performance improvement | | `test` | Add/update tests | | `build` | Build system/dependencies | | `ci` | CI/config changes | | `chore` | Maintenance/misc | | `revert` | Revert commit | ### Breaking Changes ``` # Exclamation mark after type/scope feat!: remove deprecated endpoint # BREAKING CHANGE footer feat: allow config to extend other configs BREAKING CHANGE: \`extends\` key behavior changed ``` ### Workflow #### 1. Analyze Diff ``` # If files are staged, use staged diff git diff --staged # If nothing staged, use working tree diff git diff # Also check status git status --porcelain ``` #### 2. Stage Files (if needed) If nothing is staged or you want to group changes differently: ``` # Stage specific files git add path/to/file1 path/to/file2 # Stage by pattern git add *.test.* git add src/components/* # Interactive staging git add -p ``` **Never commit secrets** (.env, credentials.json, private keys). #### 3. Generate Commit Message Analyze the diff to determine: - **Type**: What kind of change is this? - **Scope**: What area/module is affected? - **Description**: One-line summary of what changed (present tense, imperative mood, <72 chars) #### 4. Execute Commit ``` # Single line git commit -m "[scope]: " # Multi-line with body/footer git commit -m "$(cat <<'EOF' [scope]: EOF )" ``` ### Best Practices - One logical change per commit - Present tense: "add" not "added" - Imperative mood: "fix bug" not "fixes bug" - Reference issues: `Closes #123`, `Refs #456` - Keep description under 72 characters ### Git Safety Protocol - NEVER update git config - NEVER run destructive commands (--force, hard reset) without explicit request - NEVER skip hooks (--no-verify) unless user asks - NEVER force push to main/master - If commit fails due to hooks, fix and create NEW commit (don't amend) Source: [SKILL.md on GitHub](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/e24be77e6f203409cf99ab7d5a67e1540cb386d3/skills/git-commit/SKILL.md) ## What it does Creates standardized git commits using the Conventional Commits specification by analyzing diffs to auto-detect type, scope, and generate messages. Supports intelligent file staging, interactive overrides, and breaking change footers for semantic versioning. Based on the current SKILL.md. ## Frequently asked
Does this skill auto-stage files or do I need to stage them manually? The skill can intelligently stage files for logical grouping if nothing is already staged, but it analyzes whatever diff exists (staged or working tree) and prompts you before committing. You retain control over what gets staged.
What happens if my commit message doesn't follow Conventional Commits format? The skill is designed to generate and enforce Conventional Commits format automatically by analyzing the diff and detecting the type, scope, and description. It will not create non-conforming messages.
Does this skill handle breaking changes? Yes. The skill supports breaking changes via an exclamation mark after the type/scope (e.g., `feat!:`) or a BREAKING CHANGE footer in the commit body.
Will this skill run git hooks or skip validation? The skill respects git hooks by default and will not skip them with --no-verify unless you explicitly request it. If a hook fails, it will prompt you to fix and create a new commit rather than amend.
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