commit-helper
Generate clear, conventional commit messages from git diffs. Use when writing commit messages, reviewing staged changes, or preparing commits.
Works with
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---
name: "commit-helper"
description: "Generate clear, conventional commit messages from git diffs. Use when writing commit messages, reviewing staged changes, or preparing commits."
license: "MIT"
---
# Commit Helper
Generate well-structured commit messages following conventional commit format.
## Instructions
1. Run `git diff --staged` to see staged changes
2. Analyze the changes to understand:
- What files were modified
- What type of change (feat, fix, refactor, docs, etc.)
- The scope/component affected
3. 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
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