Commit Summary

Git Commit Message Summary Generator

Commands

| Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | /commit-summary | Analyze all changes (staged + unstaged) | | /commit-summary staged only | Only staged changes | | /commit-summary [custom] | Follow custom instructions |

Workflow

Step 1: Analyze Changes

git status
git diff
git diff --cached

Step 2: Generate Summary

Apply the output format rules below.

Output Format Rules

1. Each change on a NEW LINE — one sentence per line, ending with a period
2. NO blank lines between regular lines (only before footer)
3. Start immediately — no preamble or explanatory text
4. 2-6 lines total for body
5. Use backticks for code: ClassName, functionName()
6. No bullet points (- or *), no paragraphs

Correct:

Implemented `Toolbar` component with ARIA-compliant keyboard navigation using roving tabindex.
Added `ToggleGroup` subcomponent supporting single/multiple selection with `value`/`onValueChange` API.
Refactored selection logic in `ToggleGroup` to eliminate redundant state management.
Created Storybook stories demonstrating toolbar patterns with separators and disabled items.

Incorrect:

• Everything in one paragraph
• Using bullet points (- or *)
• Text continuing on next line without sentence structure

Writing Style

Tense: Past participle (elliptical past tense)

• "Implemented useKeyboard hook"
• "Refactored Button to accept asChild prop"
• NOT: "Implement hook" or "Implementing hook"

Depth: Technical and specific

• "Refactored ToggleGroup to use single value prop instead of separate singleValue/multipleValue"
• NOT: "Refactored ToggleGroup component" (too vague)

Focus: HOW and WHY — mention approach/pattern used, explain benefit when non-obvious

Grouping: Group related changes (component + tests + stories → one line). Order by importance: main feature first, supporting second, cleanup last. Avoid obvious statements like "Added new file" — describe what was implemented.

Preferred Verbs

| Verb | Use for | |------|---------| | Implemented | New complex features/patterns | | Added | New functionality, components | | Refactored | Code restructuring | | Updated | Modified existing behavior | | Removed | Deleted code/functionality | | Fixed | Bug fixes | | Integrated | Connected systems | | Extracted | Separated into reusable pieces |

Footer (Optional)

Add only if needed:

• Issue references: Fixes #123 or Resolves #456
• Breaking changes: BREAKING CHANGE: Removed legacyMode prop
• Co-authors: Co-authored-by: Name

Examples

Implemented `DatePicker` component with keyboard navigation and locale support.
Added `useDateRange` hook for managing start/end date state with validation.
Integrated with `Popover` component for consistent dropdown positioning.
Created comprehensive Storybook stories covering all date selection patterns.

Fixed focus trap in `Dialog` not releasing when closed via Escape key.
Updated `useKeyDown` hook to properly cleanup event listeners on unmount.

Keywords

commit, message, summary, git, conventional, changelog

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: edloidas
• Source: edloidas/skills
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.