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name: git-commit description: Use this skill BEFORE running any git commit command. Triggers when about to run git commit. Ensures commit messages follow Conventional Commits specification.

Git Commit Messages

Write commit messages following the Conventional Commits specification.

Format

Copy<type>(<scope>): <description>

[optional body]

[optional footer(s)]

Types

Rules

1. Use imperative mood in description ("add feature" not "added feature")
2. Do not end description with a period
3. Keep description under 72 characters
4. Separate subject from body with a blank line
5. Use body to explain what and why, not how

Breaking Changes

Add ! after type/scope or include BREAKING CHANGE: in footer:

Copyfeat(api)!: remove deprecated endpoints

BREAKING CHANGE: The /v1/users endpoint has been removed.

Scope

Optional. Use to specify area of change (e.g., api, ui, auth, db).

Attribution

Do NOT include any AI attribution, co-author tags, or generated-by footers in commit messages.