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name: commit-helper description: Generates clear, conventional commit messages from git diffs. Use when writing commit messages or reviewing staged changes. allowed-tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash

Commit Helper Skill

Purpose

This skill helps generate high-quality commit messages following conventional commit format.

Instructions

1. Run git diff --staged to see changes to be committed
2. Analyze the changes to understand:
   • What files were modified
   • What type of change (feat, fix, refactor, docs, etc.)
   • What the impact of the change is
3. Generate a commit message with:
   • A summary line under 50 characters
   • A blank line
   • A detailed description explaining the "why"
   • Optional: List of affected components

Commit Types

• feat: New feature
• fix: Bug fix
• refactor: Code refactoring
• docs: Documentation changes
• test: Adding or updating tests
• chore: Maintenance tasks

Examples

Copyfeat: add user authentication flow

Implement OAuth2 authentication with support for Google and GitHub providers.
This enables users to sign in without creating separate credentials.

Affected: src/auth/, src/components/Login.tsx