
Commit
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- Updated July 26, 2026
- neolabhq/context-engineering-kit
commit is a Claude Code git skill that creates conventional commit messages with emoji while enforcing branch checks and clean staged commits for developers finishing code changes.
About
commit is a Claude Code command skill from neolabhq/context-engineering-kit that automates well-formatted git commits with conventional commit messages and emoji. Configured to run on the haiku model, the skill uses allowed Bash tools for git status, add, diff, commit, branch, and checkout plus package-manager lint commands across pnpm, npm, yarn, and bun. Developers reach for commit when they want agents to inspect staged and unstaged changes, avoid messy monolithic commits, and produce readable conventional messages instead of vague summaries. Instructions require a branch check that warns on master or main, asks before committing on protected branches, and follows a strict step sequence for staging and message formatting. Optional argument hints include flags like --no-verify to skip pre-commit checks when explicitly requested. The skill delivers commit-ready git history hygiene during day-to-day ship and review workflows.
- Automatically checks current branch and creates feature branches when on main/master
- Runs project-specific linting (pnpm, npm, yarn, bun) unless --no-verify is used
- Analyzes git diff to detect multiple logical changes and recommends splitting commits
- Generates conventional commit messages enriched with relevant emojis
- Handles unstaged changes by running git add automatically
Commit by the numbers
- 885 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +46 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #72 of 739 Git & Pull Requests skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 885 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 1.3k |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 26, 2026 |
| Repository | neolabhq/context-engineering-kit ↗ |
How do you write conventional git commits with emoji?
Automatically generate conventional commit messages with emojis, enforce clean commit hygiene, and prevent messy monolithic commits.
Who is it for?
Developers using Claude Code who want automated conventional commits with lint-aware staging and protected-branch checks.
Skip if: Teams that forbid emoji commits, require manual commit authorship, or use non-git version control systems.
When should I use this skill?
User asks to commit changes, write conventional commit message, or clean up git commit hygiene
What you get
Conventional commit messages with emoji and cleanly staged git commits on feature branches
- Conventional emoji commit messages
- Staged git commits
Files
Claude Command: Commit
Your job is to create well-formatted commits with conventional commit messages and emoji.
Instructions
CRITICAL: Perform the following steps exactly as described:
1. Branch check: Checks if current branch is master or main. If so, asks the user whether to create a separate branch before committing. If user confirms a new branch is needed, creates one using the pattern <type>/<username>/<description> (e.g., feature/leovs09/add-new-command) 2. Unless specified with --no-verify, automatically runs pre-commit checks like pnpm lint or simular depending on the project language. 3. Checks which files are staged with git status 4. If 0 files are staged, automatically adds all modified and new files with git add 5. Performs a git diff to understand what changes are being committed 6. Analyzes the diff to determine if multiple distinct logical changes are present 7. If multiple distinct changes are detected, suggests breaking the commit into multiple smaller commits 8. For each commit (or the single commit if not split), creates a commit message using emoji conventional commit format
Best Practices for Commits
- Verify before committing: Ensure code is linted, builds correctly, and documentation is updated
- Atomic commits: Each commit should contain related changes that serve a single purpose
- Split large changes: If changes touch multiple concerns, split them into separate commits
- Conventional commit format: Use the format
<type>: <description>where type is one of: feat: A new featurefix: A bug fixdocs: Documentation changesstyle: Code style changes (formatting, etc)refactor: Code changes that neither fix bugs nor add featuresperf: Performance improvementstest: Adding or fixing testschore: Changes to the build process, tools, etc.- Present tense, imperative mood: Write commit messages as commands (e.g., "add feature" not "added feature")
- Concise first line: Keep the first line under 72 characters
- Emoji: Each commit type is paired with an appropriate emoji:
- ✨
feat: New feature - 🐛
fix: Bug fix - 📝
docs: Documentation - 💄
style: Formatting/style - ♻️
refactor: Code refactoring - ⚡️
perf: Performance improvements - ✅
test: Tests - 🔧
chore: Tooling, configuration - 🚀
ci: CI/CD improvements - 🗑️
revert: Reverting changes - 🧪
test: Add a failing test - 🚨
fix: Fix compiler/linter warnings - 🔒️
fix: Fix security issues - 👥
chore: Add or update contributors - 🚚
refactor: Move or rename resources - 🏗️
refactor: Make architectural changes - 🔀
chore: Merge branches - 📦️
chore: Add or update compiled files or packages - ➕
chore: Add a dependency - ➖
chore: Remove a dependency - 🌱
chore: Add or update seed files - 🧑💻
chore: Improve developer experience - 🧵
feat: Add or update code related to multithreading or concurrency - 🔍️
feat: Improve SEO - 🏷️
feat: Add or update types - 💬
feat: Add or update text and literals - 🌐
feat: Internationalization and localization - 👔
feat: Add or update business logic - 📱
feat: Work on responsive design - 🚸
feat: Improve user experience / usability - 🩹
fix: Simple fix for a non-critical issue - 🥅
fix: Catch errors - 👽️
fix: Update code due to external API changes - 🔥
fix: Remove code or files - 🎨
style: Improve structure/format of the code - 🚑️
fix: Critical hotfix - 🎉
chore: Begin a project - 🔖
chore: Release/Version tags - 🚧
wip: Work in progress - 💚
fix: Fix CI build - 📌
chore: Pin dependencies to specific versions - 👷
ci: Add or update CI build system - 📈
feat: Add or update analytics or tracking code - ✏️
fix: Fix typos - ⏪️
revert: Revert changes - 📄
chore: Add or update license - 💥
feat: Introduce breaking changes - 🍱
assets: Add or update assets - ♿️
feat: Improve accessibility - 💡
docs: Add or update comments in source code - 🗃️
db: Perform database related changes - 🔊
feat: Add or update logs - 🔇
fix: Remove logs - 🤡
test: Mock things - 🥚
feat: Add or update an easter egg - 🙈
chore: Add or update .gitignore file - 📸
test: Add or update snapshots - ⚗️
experiment: Perform experiments - 🚩
feat: Add, update, or remove feature flags - 💫
ui: Add or update animations and transitions - ⚰️
refactor: Remove dead code - 🦺
feat: Add or update code related to validation - ✈️
feat: Improve offline support
Guidelines for Splitting Commits
When analyzing the diff, consider splitting commits based on these criteria:
1. Different concerns: Changes to unrelated parts of the codebase 2. Different types of changes: Mixing features, fixes, refactoring, etc. 3. File patterns: Changes to different types of files (e.g., source code vs documentation) 4. Logical grouping: Changes that would be easier to understand or review separately 5. Size: Very large changes that would be clearer if broken down
Examples
Good commit messages:
- ✨ feat: add user authentication system
- 🐛 fix: resolve memory leak in rendering process
- 📝 docs: update API documentation with new endpoints
- ♻️ refactor: simplify error handling logic in parser
- 🚨 fix: resolve linter warnings in component files
- 🧑💻 chore: improve developer tooling setup process
- 👔 feat: implement business logic for transaction validation
- 🩹 fix: address minor styling inconsistency in header
- 🚑️ fix: patch critical security vulnerability in auth flow
- 🎨 style: reorganize component structure for better readability
- 🔥 fix: remove deprecated legacy code
- 🦺 feat: add input validation for user registration form
- 💚 fix: resolve failing CI pipeline tests
- 📈 feat: implement analytics tracking for user engagement
- 🔒️ fix: strengthen authentication password requirements
- ♿️ feat: improve form accessibility for screen readers
Example of splitting commits:
- First commit: ✨ feat: add new solc version type definitions
- Second commit: 📝 docs: update documentation for new solc versions
- Third commit: 🔧 chore: update package.json dependencies
- Fourth commit: 🏷️ feat: add type definitions for new API endpoints
- Fifth commit: 🧵 feat: improve concurrency handling in worker threads
- Sixth commit: 🚨 fix: resolve linting issues in new code
- Seventh commit: ✅ test: add unit tests for new solc version features
- Eighth commit: 🔒️ fix: update dependencies with security vulnerabilities
Command Options
--no-verify: Skip running the pre-commit checks (lint, build, generate:docs)
Branch Naming Convention
When committing on master or main, the command will ask if you want to create a new branch. If yes, it creates a branch following this pattern:
<type>/<git-username>/<description>Components:
<type>: The commit type (feature, fix, docs, refactor, perf, test, chore, etc.)<git-username>: Your git username (obtained fromgit config user.nameor the system username)<description>: A kebab-case description of the change (e.g.,add-user-auth,fix-login-bug)
Examples:
feature/leovs09/add-new-commandfix/johndoe/resolve-memory-leakdocs/alice/update-api-docsrefactor/bob/simplify-error-handlingchore/charlie/update-dependencies
Workflow: 1. Command detects you're on master or main 2. Asks: "You're on the main branch. Do you want to create a separate branch?" 3. If "No": Proceeds with commit on current branch 4. If "Yes": Analyzes your changes to determine the type, asks for a brief description, creates the branch, and proceeds with commit
Important Notes
- By default, pre-commit checks (
pnpm lint,pnpm build,pnpm generate:docs) will run to ensure code quality - If these checks fail, you'll be asked if you want to proceed with the commit anyway or fix the issues first
- If specific files are already staged, the command will only commit those files
- If no files are staged, it will automatically stage all modified and new files
- The commit message will be constructed based on the changes detected
- Before committing, the command will review the diff to identify if multiple commits would be more appropriate
- If suggesting multiple commits, it will help you stage and commit the changes separately
- Always reviews the commit diff to ensure the message matches the changes
Related skills
How it compares
Use commit for message formatting and staging discipline; use PR skills when the next step is opening or reviewing pull requests.
FAQ
What git commands does commit use?
The commit skill allows Bash git status, add, diff, commit, config, branch, and checkout plus optional pnpm, npm, yarn, or bun lint runs. Agents follow a fixed sequence before writing conventional emoji commit messages.
Does commit work on main branch?
The commit skill checks whether the current branch is master or main and prompts the developer before proceeding, helping prevent accidental direct commits to protected default branches.
Is Commit safe to install?
skills.sh reports 3 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.