caveman-commit
Ultra-compressed commit message generator. Cuts noise from commit messages while preserving intent and reasoning. Conventional Commits format. Subject ≤50 chars, body only when "why" isn't obvious. Use when user says "write a commit", "commit message", "generate commit", "/commit", or invokes /caveman-commit. Auto-triggers when staging changes.
Best use case
caveman-commit is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Ultra-compressed commit message generator. Cuts noise from commit messages while preserving intent and reasoning. Conventional Commits format. Subject ≤50 chars, body only when "why" isn't obvious. Use when user says "write a commit", "commit message", "generate commit", "/commit", or invokes /caveman-commit. Auto-triggers when staging changes.
Teams using caveman-commit should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/caveman-commit/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How caveman-commit Compares
| Feature / Agent | caveman-commit | 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?
Ultra-compressed commit message generator. Cuts noise from commit messages while preserving intent and reasoning. Conventional Commits format. Subject ≤50 chars, body only when "why" isn't obvious. Use when user says "write a commit", "commit message", "generate commit", "/commit", or invokes /caveman-commit. Auto-triggers when staging 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
Write commit messages terse and exact. Conventional Commits format. No fluff. Why over what. ## Rules **Subject line:** - `<type>(<scope>): <imperative summary>` — `<scope>` optional - Types: `feat`, `fix`, `refactor`, `perf`, `docs`, `test`, `chore`, `build`, `ci`, `style`, `revert` - Imperative mood: "add", "fix", "remove" — not "added", "adds", "adding" - ≤50 chars when possible, hard cap 72 - No trailing period - Match project convention for capitalization after the colon **Body (only if needed):** - Skip entirely when subject is self-explanatory - Add body only for: non-obvious _why_, breaking changes, migration notes, linked issues - Wrap at 72 chars - Bullets `-` not `*` - Reference issues/PRs at end: `Closes #42`, `Refs #17` **What NEVER goes in:** - "This commit does X", "I", "we", "now", "currently" — the diff says what - "As requested by..." — use Co-authored-by trailer - "Generated with Claude Code" or any AI attribution - Emoji (unless project convention requires) - Restating the file name when scope already says it ## Examples Diff: new endpoint for user profile with body explaining the why - ❌ "feat: add a new endpoint to get user profile information from the database" - ✅ ``` feat(api): add GET /users/:id/profile Mobile client needs profile data without the full user payload to reduce LTE bandwidth on cold-launch screens. Closes #128 ``` Diff: breaking API change - ✅ ``` feat(api)!: rename /v1/orders to /v1/checkout BREAKING CHANGE: clients on /v1/orders must migrate to /v1/checkout before 2026-06-01. Old route returns 410 after that date. ``` ## Auto-Clarity Always include body for: breaking changes, security fixes, data migrations, anything reverting a prior commit. Never compress these into subject-only — future debuggers need the context. ## Boundaries Only generates the commit message. Does not run `git commit`, does not stage files, does not amend. Output the message as a code block ready to paste. "stop caveman-commit" or "normal mode": revert to verbose commit style.
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