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Commit staged with Generated Message

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Generate commit message for staged changes, pause for approval, then commit. Stage files first with `git add`, then run this skill.

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Commit staged with Generated Message

Step 1: Analyze Staged Changes

Run these commands using the Bash tool to gather context:

  • git diff --staged --name-only - List staged files
  • git diff --staged --stat - Diff stats summary
  • git log --oneline -5 - Recent commit style
  • git diff --staged - Review detailed staged changes. Size guard: if --stat shows >10 files or >500 lines changed, skip the full diff and rely on --stat + --name-only to generate the message.

Step 2: Generate Commit Message

Use the Read tool to check .gitmessage for commit message format and syntax.

The commit message body MUST include (concisely — no padding, no redundancy):

  1. What changed: bullet points per file or logical group
  2. Symbols added/​removed (when applicable): functions, classes, tests
  3. Diff stats: lines added/​removed (from --stat summary line) — MUST be the last line of the body
    • Format: + symbol_name, - symbol_name
    • Omit for config/​docs/​formatting-only changes

Keep the message laser-focused. Do not repeat the subject line in the body.

Step 3: Pause for Approval

Please review the commit message.

  • Approve: "yes", "y", "commit", "go ahead"
  • Edit: Provide your preferred message
  • Cancel: "no", "cancel", "stop"

Step 4: Commit

Once approved:

  • git commit --gpg-sign -m "[message]" - Commit staged changes with approved message (GPG signature mandatory)
  • git status - Verify success

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