/install git-cmt-helper
Git Commit Message Guide
Format
Every commit message MUST follow this structure:
\x3Ctype>(\x3Cscope>): \x3Csubject>
[optional body]
[optional footer]
Type (required)
| Type | When to use |
|---|---|
| feat | New feature or capability |
| fix | Bug fix |
| docs | Documentation only |
| refactor | Code change that neither fixes nor adds |
| test | Adding or updating tests |
| chore | Build, CI, tooling changes |
Scope (required)
Scope MUST be a real module name from this project. See references/modules.md for the full list.
If unsure of the scope, check the file paths being changed — the top-level directory is usually the correct scope.
Subject (required)
- Imperative mood: "add feature" not "added feature"
- No period at the end
- Max 72 characters total (including type and scope prefix)
- Lowercase first letter
Body (optional)
- Explain WHY, not WHAT (the diff shows what changed)
- Wrap at 72 characters
- Separate from subject with blank line
Breaking Changes
If the commit introduces a breaking change, add footer:
BREAKING CHANGE: \x3Cdescription of what breaks and migration path>
Examples
Good:
feat(auth): add JWT token refresh endpoint
Tokens now auto-refresh 5 minutes before expiry.
Previously users had to re-login after token expiration.
fix(parser): handle empty input without crashing
refactor(db): extract connection pooling to separate module
BREAKING CHANGE: DatabaseClient constructor no longer accepts
pool config. Use PoolConfig.create() instead.
Bad:
updated some stuff ← no type, no scope, vague
feat: Add new Feature. ← capitalized, period, missing scope
fix(misc): various fixes ← "misc" is not a real module
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install git-cmt-helper - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/git-cmt-helper - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is git-cmt-helper?
Generate standardized git commit messages following Conventional Commits format. Use this skill when the user asks to commit code, write a commit message, or... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 308 downloads so far.
How do I install git-cmt-helper?
Run "/install git-cmt-helper" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is git-cmt-helper free?
Yes, git-cmt-helper is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does git-cmt-helper support?
git-cmt-helper is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created git-cmt-helper?
It is built and maintained by Tresser (@0xtresser); the current version is v1.0.0.