| name | conventional-commit |
| description | Prompt and workflow for generating conventional commit messages using a structured XML format. Guides users to create standardized, descriptive commit messages in line with the Conventional Commits specification, including instructions, examples, and validation. |
Instructions
<description>This file contains a prompt template for generating conventional commit messages. It provides instructions, examples, and formatting guidelines to help users write standardized, descriptive commit messages in accordance with the Conventional Commits specification.</description>
Workflow
Follow these steps:
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Run git status to review changed files.
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Run git diff or git diff --cached to inspect changes.
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Stage your changes with git add <file>.
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Construct your commit message using the following XML structure.
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After generating your commit message, Copilot will automatically run the following command in your integrated terminal (no confirmation needed):
git commit -m "type(scope): description"
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Just execute this prompt and Copilot will handle the commit for you in the terminal.
Commit Message Structure
<commit-message>
<type>feat|fix|docs|style|refactor|perf|test|build|ci|chore|revert</type>
<scope>()</scope>
<description>A short, imperative summary of the change</description>
<body>(optional: more detailed explanation)</body>
<footer>(optional: e.g. BREAKING CHANGE: details, or issue references)</footer>
<trailer>Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com></trailer>
</commit-message>
Examples
<examples>
<example>feat(parser): add ability to parse arrays</example>
<example>fix(ui): correct button alignment</example>
<example>docs: update README with usage instructions</example>
<example>refactor: improve performance of data processing</example>
<example>chore: update dependencies</example>
<example>feat!: send email on registration (BREAKING CHANGE: email service required)</example>
</examples>
Validation
<validation>
<type>Must be one of the allowed types. See <reference>https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/#specification</reference></type>
<scope>Optional, but recommended for clarity.</scope>
<description>Required. Use the imperative mood (e.g., "add", not "added").</description>
<body>Optional. Use for additional context.</body>
<footer>Use for breaking changes or issue references.</footer>
<trailer>Required. Always append the Co-authored-by Copilot trailer.</trailer>
</validation>
Final Step
<final-step>
<cmd>git commit -m "type(scope): description" --trailer "Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>"</cmd>
<note>Replace with your constructed message. Include body and footer if needed. The Co-authored-by trailer is required on every commit.</note>
</final-step>
