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conventional-commit

Prompt and workflow for generating conventional commit messages using a structured XML format. Guides users to create standardized, descriptive commit messages in line with the Conventional Commits specification, including instructions, examples, and validation.

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Install / Use

npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill conventional-commit

Installs into whichever agent you are using.

About this skill
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SKILL.md

Installable skill definition

Quality Score

91/100

Category

Automation

Supported Platforms

Zed

Tags

skill

Our assessment of conventional-commit

conventional-commit scores 91/100 on our quality scale, 601st of 1,943 Automation skills we index (top 31%).

Its SKILL.md is 2.6 KB long, split into 6 sections with 6 code examples: a solid amount of guidance for an agent.

With 39,348 GitHub stars, it is one of the more widely adopted skills in the catalogue.

Substance
26/30
Structure
18/20
Description
15/15
Adoption
20/20
Freshness
15/15

Maintenance, license and trust

  • The repository was last updated 3 days ago, so conventional-commit is actively maintained.
  • It is released under the MIT license, a permissive license that allows use, modification and commercial use with attribution.
  • Its trust signals score 100/100, with no cautions. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install conventional-commit?
Run npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill conventional-commit. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent.
Which AI agents does conventional-commit work with?
It is written for Zed, as a SKILL.md file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
Is conventional-commit safe to use?
It is MIT-licensed and scores 100/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
Is conventional-commit still maintained?
The repository was last updated 3 days ago, so conventional-commit is actively maintained.

Skill content

View source on GitHub

name: conventional-commit description: 'Prompt and workflow for generating conventional commit messages using a structured XML format. Guides users to create standardized, descriptive commit messages in line with the Conventional Commits specification, including instructions, examples, and validation.'

Instructions

	<description>This file contains a prompt template for generating conventional commit messages. It provides instructions, examples, and formatting guidelines to help users write standardized, descriptive commit messages in accordance with the Conventional Commits specification.</description>

Workflow

Follow these steps:

  1. Run git status to review changed files.
  2. Run git diff or git diff --cached to inspect changes.
  3. Stage your changes with git add <file>.
  4. Construct your commit message using the following XML structure.
  5. After generating your commit message, Copilot will automatically run the following command in your integrated terminal (no confirmation needed):
git commit -m "type(scope): description"
  1. Just execute this prompt and Copilot will handle the commit for you in the terminal.

Commit Message Structure

<commit-message>
	<type>feat|fix|docs|style|refactor|perf|test|build|ci|chore|revert</type>
	<scope>()</scope>
	<description>A short, imperative summary of the change</description>
	<body>(optional: more detailed explanation)</body>
	<footer>(optional: e.g. BREAKING CHANGE: details, or issue references)</footer>
</commit-message>

Examples

<examples>
	<example>feat(parser): add ability to parse arrays</example>
	<example>fix(ui): correct button alignment</example>
	<example>docs: update README with usage instructions</example>
	<example>refactor: improve performance of data processing</example>
	<example>chore: update dependencies</example>
	<example>feat!: send email on registration (BREAKING CHANGE: email service required)</example>
</examples>

Validation

<validation>
	<type>Must be one of the allowed types. See <reference>https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/#specification</reference></type>
	<scope>Optional, but recommended for clarity.</scope>
	<description>Required. Use the imperative mood (e.g., "add", not "added").</description>
	<body>Optional. Use for additional context.</body>
	<footer>Use for breaking changes or issue references.</footer>
</validation>

Final Step

<final-step>
	<cmd>git commit -m "type(scope): description"</cmd>
	<note>Replace with your constructed message. Include body and footer if needed.</note>
</final-step>

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GitHub Stars39.3k
CategoryAutomation
Updated3d ago
Forks5.0k
github/conventional-commit

Languages

JavaScript

Trust signals

100/100

From repository metadata: license, adoption, age and documentation. Not a code audit — see the Safety scan above for what the skill file itself contains.

No cautions