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Git Commit Message Generator

Generate Conventional Commits messages with a type, optional scope, body, BREAKING CHANGE footer and issue references, with a subject length check.

Git Commit Message Generator

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Examples

Commit message preview

feat(auth): add OAuth2 login support

Implemented OAuth2 authentication flow with Google and GitHub providers.

Supports automatic account linking and email verification.

Git command

git commit -m 'feat(auth): add OAuth2 login support

Implemented OAuth2 authentication flow with Google and GitHub providers.

Supports automatic account linking and email verification.'

Run this command in your terminal after staging your changes with git add

Conventional commits format

<type>(<scope>): <description>

[optional body]

[optional footer(s)]

  • Type describes the kind of change (feat, fix, docs, etc.)
  • Scope is optional and describes the affected component
  • Description should be lowercase and imperative ("add" not "added")
  • Breaking changes are indicated with "!" after scope or "BREAKING CHANGE:" in footer
  • First line should be 72 characters or less (50 recommended)

Validation

✓Description length: 24 chars
✓Type selected: feat

Tips

  • Use imperative mood: "add" not "added" or "adds"
  • Don't capitalize first letter of description
  • No period at the end of description
  • Separate subject from body with a blank line
  • Use the body to explain what and why, not how
  • Reference issues and PRs in the footer

Updated . Provided as is. Check the output before you rely on it in production.

How to use Git Commit Message Generator

  1. 1

    Pick the commit type

    Choose feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, perf, test, build, ci or chore.

  2. 2

    Add a scope

    Optionally name the affected area, such as auth, ui or api.

  3. 3

    Write the description

    Write a short summary in the imperative mood (add OAuth login, not added OAuth login), plus an optional body explaining what and why.

  4. 4

    Mark breaking changes and issues

    Tick breaking change and describe it, and add references such as Closes #123.

  5. 5

    Copy the message or command

    Copy the formatted message, or the git command that commits with it.

Questions and answers

What is Git Commit Message Generator?
A commit message convention keeps git history readable and lets tools derive changelogs and version bumps. It builds a Conventional Commits message from a type such as feat or fix, an optional scope, a subject checked against the 50 and 72 character guidelines, a body, a BREAKING CHANGE footer and issue references.
What is the Conventional Commits format?
Conventional Commits is a specification for writing standardized commit messages like 'feat(auth): add OAuth login'. It enables automated changelog generation, semantic versioning, and better git history readability.
For AI agents: how to call this tool

Machine-readable contract, endpoints and examples. Humans can ignore this section.

Best Path For Builders

Browser workflow

Runs instantly in the browser with private local processing and copy/export-ready output.

Browser Workflow

This tool is optimized for instant in-browser execution with local data handling. Run it here and copy/export the output directly.

/git-commit-message-generator/

For automation planning, fetch the canonical contract at /api/tool/git-commit-message-generator.json.