commit-helper

What it does

This skill assists AI agents in managing version control workflows specifically for CockroachDB projects. It automates the process of generating, formatting, and submitting code commits to ensure consistency with project standards.

When to use it

• You need to prepare a pull request with multiple files and want to generate a single, cohesive commit message.
• You are working on a CockroachDB repository and require adherence to specific commit message conventions.
• You want to streamline the development workflow by reducing manual steps in the git commit process.

Key capabilities

• Generates commit messages based on file changes within a CockroachDB context.
• Formats output to align with project-specific guidelines.
• Facilitates direct integration into version control workflows for automated submission.

Example prompts

• "Generate a commit message for the changes made in src/main.go and pkg/utilities/helper.go."
• "Format my recent code modifications according to CockroachDB commit standards."
• "Create a commit entry summarizing the bug fixes applied to the database connection module."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your working directory contains only relevant changes before invoking this skill, as it analyzes file diffs to generate accurate summaries. This tool is optimized for CockroachDB repositories; using it on unrelated codebases may result in generic or misaligned commit messages.