git-commit-formatter

name: git-commit-formatter description: Formats git commit messages according to Conventional Commits specification. Use when user asks to commit changes or write a commit message.

Git Commit Formatter

When writing a git commit message, follow the Conventional Commits specification.

Format

[optional scope]:

Allowed Types

• feat: New feature
• fix: Bug fix
• docs: Documentation only
• style: Formatting, no code change
• refactor: Code restructuring
• test: Adding tests
• chore: Maintenance tasks

Rules

1. Type is mandatory and lowercase
2. Scope is optional, in parentheses
3. Description starts lowercase, no period at end
4. Description must be under 72 characters
5. Body explains "what" and "why", not "how"

Examples

• feat(auth): add OAuth2 login support
• fix: resolve null pointer in user service
• docs(readme): update installation instructions

Decision Tree

• If adding new functionality → use feat
• If fixing a bug → use fix
• If changing documentation only → use docs
• If changing code style without logic change → use style