github/awesome-copilot/skills/conventional-commit/SKILL.md
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.
- Source repository stars
- 37,126
- Declared platforms
- 0
- Static risk flags
- 2
- Last source update
- 2026-07-28
- Source checked
- 2026-07-28
Decision brief
What it does—and where it fits
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.
Not for
- Tasks that require unconfirmed production actions or broad system permissions.
- Environments where the pinned source and install steps cannot be inspected.
Compatibility matrix
Platform support, with evidence labels
| Platform | Status | Evidence | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codex | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Claude Code | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Cursor | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Gemini CLI | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
Installation
Inspect first. Install second.
The source command is displayed only when detected. A safe inspection prompt is always available so your agent can explain every action before execution.
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill "skills/conventional-commit"Inspect the Agent Skill "conventional-commit" from https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685/skills/conventional-commit/SKILL.md at commit 9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685. List every install step, command, network request, credential, file read/write, external action, and rollback step. Explain whether it fits my task. Do not install or execute anything until I approve.
Workflow
What the source asks the agent to do
- 01
Instructions
Review the “Instructions” section in the pinned source before continuing.
Review and apply the “Instructions” source section. - 02
Workflow
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 . 4. Construct your commit message using the following XML structure. 5. After generating your commit message, Copilot will automatically run th…
Run git status to review changed files.Run git diff or git diff --cached to inspect changes.Stage your changes with git add . - 03
Final Step
Review the “Final Step” section in the pinned source before continuing.
Review and apply the “Final Step” source section. - 04
Commit Message Structure
Review the “Commit Message Structure” section in the pinned source before continuing.
Review and apply the “Commit Message Structure” source section.
Permission review
Static risk signals and limitations
Runs scripts
The documentation asks the agent to run terminal commands or scripts.
After generating your commit message, Copilot will automatically run the following command in your integrated terminal (no confirmation needed):Runs scripts
The documentation asks the agent to run terminal commands or scripts.
git commit -m "type(scope): description"Network access
The documentation includes network, browsing, or remote request actions.
<type>Must be one of the allowed types. See <reference>https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/#specification</reference></type>Evidence record
Why each signal appears
| Signal | Value | Evidence type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality score | 74/100 | Computed | Documentation, specificity, maintenance, and trust rules |
| Repository stars | 37,126 | Source | Repository attention, not individual Skill quality |
| Compatibility | 0 platforms | Source | Declared in the catalog source record |
| Usage guide | automated source guide | Editorial | Generated or reviewed according to the visible evidence level |
Pinned source
Provenance and original SKILL.md
- Repository
- github/awesome-copilot
- Skill path
- skills/conventional-commit/SKILL.md
- Commit
- 9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685
- License
- MIT
- Collected
- 2026-07-28
- Default branch
- main
View the original SKILL.md
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:
- Run
git statusto review changed files. - Run
git difforgit diff --cachedto inspect changes. - Stage your changes with
git add <file>. - Construct your commit message using the following XML structure.
- 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"
- 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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