commit-drafter
Automatically draft commit messages by analyzing git status and staged changes
Best use case
commit-drafter is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Automatically draft commit messages by analyzing git status and staged changes
Automatically draft commit messages by analyzing git status and staged changes
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "commit-drafter" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Automatically draft commit messages by analyzing git status and staged changes
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/commit-drafter/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How commit-drafter Compares
| Feature / Agent | commit-drafter | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Automatically draft commit messages by analyzing git status and staged changes
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Commit Message Drafter Automatically generates commit messages by analyzing your staged changes. ## What It Does - Analyzes git status and staged changes - Extracts full diff content with statistics - Provides structured context to Claude (the AI) - Claude writes a meaningful commit message based on actual changes ## Usage Just say: - "draft a commit for me to review" - "create a commit message" - "suggest a commit message" The skill will automatically: 1. Check git status 2. Extract file changes and statistics 3. Get the full diff content 4. Present context to Claude 5. Claude analyzes the changes and writes a clear, descriptive commit message 6. Return it for your review ## How It Works Unlike template-based commit tools that just output placeholders, this skill provides **real git context** to Claude (the AI), who then writes a **meaningful commit message** based on understanding the actual code changes. The script outputs: - Files changed (added, modified, deleted, renamed) - Change statistics (+insertions, -deletions) - Full diff content showing exact changes - Instructions for Claude to write the commit Claude then reads this context and writes a commit message that actually describes what changed and why. ## Value No more staring at `git diff` trying to write a commit message. No more useless templates with [TODO] placeholders. Claude reads your changes, understands them, and drafts a meaningful message automatically.
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