commit-message

name	commit-message
description	Write repository commit messages. Use when an agent creates commits, prepares commit text, reviews commit history, or updates workflow guidance that mentions commit messages.

Commit Message Skill

Purpose

Write clear, traceable commit messages for this repository without assuming a specific AI engine or runtime.

Format

For work done for an issue, start the summary with the issue number:

issue_<issue number>: <imperative summary>

Example:

issue_123: Add metadata validation

For work that does not refer to an issue, start directly with the imperative summary:

Add metadata validation

Rules

1. Keep the first line short, with 50 characters or less.
2. Use the imperative mood, such as Add feature instead of Added feature.
3. Leave a blank line after the summary when adding a body.
4. Use the body only when more detail is needed.
5. Describe why the change was made, not only what changed.

Issue References

Use the issue_<issue number>: prefix only when the commit belongs to a known issue. Do not invent an issue number.