Git Commit Helper
Automates Git commit message generation based on code changes and project conventions, streamlining your workflow.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add git-commit-helper npx -- -y @trustedskills/git-commit-helper
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"git-commit-helper": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/git-commit-helper"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The Git Commit Helper skill assists users in generating well-formatted and meaningful commit messages for Git repositories. It analyzes changes made in the codebase and suggests concise, descriptive commit messages following conventional standards like Conventional Commits.
When to use it
- Before pushing a set of local changes to a remote repository
- When you want to ensure your commit message follows best practices or team conventions
- After making multiple small changes and need a summary for each change
- To save time when writing clear, standardized messages manually
Key capabilities
- Suggests commit message formats based on code changes
- Follows Conventional Commits standards (e.g.,
feat,fix,docs) - Analyzes diffs to infer the purpose of changes
- Provides multiple message options for user selection
Example prompts
- "Generate a commit message for these changes in the
authmodule." - "What is a good conventional commit message for this diff?"
- "Suggest a concise and descriptive commit message based on my code changes."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your working directory has staged changes before using the skill, as it analyzes diffs.
- While it provides suggestions, always review the message to ensure accuracy and context relevance.
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