Commit Assistant
This "Commit Assistant" helps you craft clear, concise, and informative Git commit messages, improving code review and project maintainability.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add peterfile-commit-assistant npx -- -y @trustedskills/peterfile-commit-assistant
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"peterfile-commit-assistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/peterfile-commit-assistant"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The peterfile-commit-assistant skill helps generate Git commit messages based on provided context. It can analyze changes, suggest concise summaries, and even format messages according to specific conventions. This ensures consistent and informative commit history for software projects.
When to use it
- Generating initial commit messages: Quickly create a base commit message when starting a new feature or bug fix.
- Summarizing large changesets: Condense substantial code modifications into clear and understandable commit summaries.
- Enforcing commit conventions: Maintain consistent formatting and style across all commits within a project.
- Automating repetitive tasks: Reduce manual effort in crafting commit messages, especially for routine updates.
Key capabilities
- Generates Git commit message summaries.
- Analyzes changes to suggest relevant messages.
- Supports various commit conventions (details not specified).
Example prompts
- "Generate a commit message for these changes: [paste code diff]"
- "Summarize the following modifications into a concise commit message: [describe changes]"
- “Create a commit message adhering to conventional commits format for this feature.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on the clarity and detail provided in the context or changeset. While it aims for consistency, review generated messages before committing to ensure accuracy and completeness.
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