commit-helper

Q: How do I install commit-helper?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/nodnarbnitram/claude-code-extensions --skill commit-helper in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/commit-helper/ (personal) or .claude/skills/commit-helper/ (project).

by nodnarbnitramCode Quality & Workflow

Generate clear, conventional commit messages from git diffs. Use when writing commit messages, reviewing staged changes, or preparing commits.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/nodnarbnitram/claude-code-extensions --skill commit-helper

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads commit-helper automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Commit Helper

Generate well-structured commit messages following conventional commit format.

Instructions

Run git diff --staged to see staged changes
Analyze the changes to understand:
- What files were modified
- What type of change (feat, fix, refactor, docs, etc.)
- The scope/component affected
Generate a commit message with:
- Summary line under 50 characters
- Type prefix (feat, fix, docs, refactor, test, chore)
- Optional scope in parentheses
- Detailed body explaining what and why

Commit Types

feat: New feature
fix: Bug fix
docs: Documentation changes
refactor: Code restructuring without behavior change
test: Adding or updating tests
chore: Maintenance tasks

Best Practices

Use present tense ("Add feature" not "Added feature")
Explain what and why, not how
Keep summary concise but descriptive
Reference issue numbers when applicable

Example Output

feat(auth): add OAuth2 support for GitHub login

- Implement OAuth2 flow with PKCE
- Add token refresh mechanism
- Store tokens securely in encrypted storage

Closes #123

FAQ

What does the commit-helper skill do?

Generate clear, conventional commit messages from git diffs. Use when writing commit messages, reviewing staged changes, or preparing commits.

How do I install commit-helper?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/nodnarbnitram/claude-code-extensions --skill commit-helper in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/commit-helper/ (personal) or .claude/skills/commit-helper/ (project).

Which AI agents can use commit-helper?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is commit-helper safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains commit-helper?

It is published by nodnarbnitram in nodnarbnitram/claude-code-extensions. It has 76 recorded installs.