Draft Commit Message

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Draft conventional commit messages that summarize code changes from git diff.

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DevelopmentBeginner
7/26/2026
Claude Code
#git#commit-messages#conventional-commits#version-control#atomic-commits

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Automated summary

Drafts a conventional commit message from git diff output, with an emphasis on atomic commits.

Strengths

  • Starts from git diff to summarize the actual code changes
  • Follows Conventional Commits format with an imperative summary under 72 characters
  • Encourages splitting unrelated changes into separate atomic commits
  • Excludes generated-by lines and Co-Authored-By footers

Limitations

  • Does not create the commit itself; it only drafts the message
  • Does not automatically split changes into multiple commits
  • Does not provide detailed code review or release notes/changelog content
When to use it

Use it when you are about to commit a focused change and need a clear conventional commit message.

When not to use it

Do not use it to perform the commit, automatically split changes, or write release notes and changelogs.

Security analysis

Safe
Quality score80/100

The skill only instructs the agent to run read-only `git diff` and draft a commit message from the output. There are no destructive commands, no network calls, no credential or token handling, and no attempts to bypass safety controls. The only executable action (`git diff`) is benign and non-mutating.

No concerns found

How this analysis is made

Examples

Draft from staged changes
Draft a conventional commit message for my staged changes. Run git diff first, summarize the change, and keep it to one atomic commit.
Split unrelated changes
Review my unstaged changes with git diff and draft a conventional commit message. If there are unrelated changes, tell me how to split them into atomic commits.
Feature plus docs cleanup
I added a new settings endpoint and updated the README. Draft separate conventional commit messages for each atomic change instead of combining them.

name: dev-swarm-draft-commit-message description: Draft a conventional commit message when the user asks to commit code. metadata: short-description: Draft an informative commit message.

AI Builder - Draft Commit Message

This skill drafts conventional commit messages that accurately summarize code changes based on git diff output.

When to Use This Skill

  • User asks to commit code changes
  • User requests a commit message draft
  • User wants to create a conventional commit message
  • Before committing changes to version control

Your Roles in This Skill

  • DevOps Engineer: Review git diff output and analyze code changes. Identify the type of change (feat, fix, refactor, etc.). Determine the scope of changes and affected components. Draft clear, concise commit messages following conventional commits format.

Role Communication

As an expert in your assigned roles, you must announce your actions before performing them using the following format:

As a {Role} [and {Role}, ...], I will {action description}

This communication pattern ensures transparency and allows for human-in-the-loop oversight at key decision points.

Instructions

Draft a conventional commit message that matches the change summary by git diff.

Requirements:

  • Use git diff command first, then summary the changes
  • Use the Conventional Commits format: type(scope): summary
  • Use the imperative mood in the summary (for example, "Add", "Fix", "Refactor")
  • Keep the summary under 72 characters
  • If there are breaking changes, include a BREAKING CHANGE: footer

Atomic Commits - One Task Per Commit:

  • IMPORTANT: Each commit should represent ONE atomic task only
  • Create separate commits for:
    • Different types of changes (feature vs bugfix vs docs vs refactor)
    • Different features (feature A vs feature B)
    • Different bugfixes (bug X vs bug Y)
    • Different refactorings (refactor component A vs component B)
  • Each commit should focus on ONE logical change with a short, clear message
  • Avoid multi-line commit messages that describe multiple unrelated changes
  • This creates a clean, atomic commit history that's easier to review, revert, and understand
  • Examples:
    • Instead of: "Add feature X and feature Y" → Create two commits: feat: add feature X, feat: add feature Y
    • Instead of: "Fix bug A and bug B" → Create two commits: fix: resolve bug A, fix: resolve bug B
    • Instead of: "Add feature X, fix bug Y, update docs" → Create three commits: feat: add feature X, fix: resolve bug Y, docs: update API documentation

Do not add content as below, to make the message shorter

Generated with xx
Co-Authored-By: xxx
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Claude Code
test -f '.skill-downloads/draft-commit-message-ms1aw5ob/SKILL.md' && test -s '.skill-downloads/draft-commit-message-ms1aw5ob/SKILL.md' && mkdir -p '.claude/skills' && test ! -e '.claude/skills/dev-swarm-draft-commit-message' && cp -R '.skill-downloads/draft-commit-message-ms1aw5ob' '.claude/skills/dev-swarm-draft-commit-message'

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Read .skill-downloads/draft-commit-message-ms1aw5ob/SKILL.md and apply its instructions to this example: [describe a test input]. Identify any missing files, dependencies or access. Produce the result requested by the skill without inventing data or running unreviewed scripts.

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