commit-new-files-pattern

name	commit-new-files-pattern
description	How to ensure new files are included in commits when using the COMMIT command's auto-scoping

Commit New Files Pattern

The COMMIT command only stages files that are locked via LOCK_FILE. New files that aren't locked will be left behind as untracked.

Rule

ALWAYS use LOCK_FILE on new files before committing.

After committing, run git status to verify nothing was left behind.

Why

This pattern caused issues multiple times (ProjectTabs.tsx, commandParser.ts, AcpOutput.tsx) where committed code referenced new files that weren't included in the commit — breaking the build for other developers.

Checklist

1. Before committing, list all files you created or modified
2. Ensure every file has an active lock via LOCK_FILE
3. Run COMMIT
4. Run git status after to verify no untracked files remain that should have been committed