Agent skill · software engineering · jeremylongshore
generating-conventional-commits
Execute generates conventional commit messages using AI. It analyzes
Why this skill is useful
Codifies the conventional commits standard for generating commit messages, which the AI could infer but now doesn't have to guess.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Devops Automation Pack Generate conventional commit messages by analyzing staged Git changes, selecting the correct type prefix (feat/fix/refactor/etc.), and producing concise, standards-compliant messages. Overview Create well-formatted, informative commit messages that follow the conventional commits standard, improving collaboration and automation in your Git workflow. It saves you time and ensures consistency across your project. How It Works 1. Analyze Changes: The skill analyzes the staged changes in your Git repository. 2. Generate Suggestion: It uses AI to generate a commit message based on the analyzed changes, adhering to the conventional commits format (e.g., feat: add new feature, fix: correct bug). 3. Present to User: The generated commit message is presented to you for review and acceptance. When to Use This Skill This skill activates when you need to: Create a commit message after making code changes. Ensure your commit messages follow the conventional commits standard. Save time writing commit messages manually. Examples Example 1: Adding a New Feature User request: "Generate a commit message for these changes." The skill will: 1. Analyze the staged changes related to a new feature. 2. Generate a commit message like feat: Implement user authentication. Example 2: Fixing a Bug User request: "Create a commit for the bug fix." The skill will: 1. Analyze the staged changes related to a bug fix. 2. Generate a commit message like fix: Resolve issue with incorrect password reset. Best Practices Stage Changes: Ensure all relevant changes are staged before using the skill. Review Carefully: Always review the generated commit message before accepting it. Customize if Needed: Feel free to customize the generated message to provide more context. Integration This skill integrates with your Git workflow, providing a convenient way to generate commit messages directly within Claude Code. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills jeremylongshore/generating-conventional-commits--4451e1