mrclrchtr/commit

Git workflow

Available scripts

• scripts/git-info.sh — Emits a JSON snapshot of repository state for commit preparation.

Resolve the path relative to this SKILL.md file's directory;

Guardrails

• If potential secrets are found: STOP and ask what to do.
• No --no-verify, no --amend/rebase/force-push, no pushing unless asked.
• Ask the user only if one of these is true:
  • Changes appear to span multiple logical commits
  • Potential secrets are present
  • Recent commit subjects do not make the repo's commit style clear
  • The staged diff does not match the intended commit
• Do not run bash scripts/git-info.sh --help during normal flow. Use --help only if the script fails or you are editing the script itself.

Fast workflow

1. Gather information

   bash scripts/git-info.sh
   

   Read the JSON snapshot first. Use it to inspect:

   • repoRoot, branch
   • status.hasStaged, status.hasUnstaged, status.hasUntracked
   • files.staged, files.unstaged, files.untracked
   • stats.staged, stats.unstaged
   • recentCommits

   If ambiguity remains after the JSON snapshot, inspect only the needed files with normal git commands:

   git diff -- path/to/file
   git diff --cached -- path/to/file
   git diff --stat
   git diff --cached --stat
   git status --short
   git log --oneline -20
   

2. Stage changes intentionally

   git add path/to/file1 path/to/file2
   # or:
   git add -A # when all changes belong to the commit to create
   

   Verify the staged set before committing:

   git diff --cached --stat
   git diff --cached
   

   If the staged diff contains unrelated changes, STOP and ask what to do.

3. Write a concise commit message

   Infer commit style from recent subjects:

   • If recent subjects look like type(scope): msg, use Conventional Commits.
   • Otherwise, match the common pattern (caps, prefixes, ticket IDs, etc.).

   Subject rules:

   • Imperative mood, no trailing period
   • Prefer ≤ 72 chars (or match repo norm)
   • Include scope only if the repo typically does

   Body rules:

   • Add a body only if it answers "why" or prevents confusion:
     • Why this change is needed
     • Key tradeoffs or constraints
     • Notable side effects/follow-ups
   • Wrap body at 72 chars — repos often reject lines > 72 or > 100. Split into multiple -m paragraphs rather than one long line.

4. Create the commit Use multiple -m flags for multi-line messages (no \n).

   git commit -m "type(scope): concise summary"
   # or with body:
   git commit -m "type(scope): concise summary" \
     -m "Why this change was needed — keep body lines short." \
     -m "Notable side effects or follow-ups on a separate -m."