How do I use the "Write Professional Git Commit Messages" prompt?

Copy the prompt template, fill in the variables (CHANGES_DESCRIPTION, PROJECT_CONTEXT, COMMIT_TYPE), and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

What AI tools work with this coding prompt?

This prompt works with chatgpt, claude, gemini. Simply copy and paste the template into any of these AI assistants.

Tips for getting the best results?

Be specific about what changed - avoid vague messages like 'fix stuff' or 'update code' Use conventional commit prefixes (feat:, fix:, docs:, refactor:) for better organization Include the 'why' in the commit body for complex changes, not just the 'what' Keep related changes in one commit, but separate unrelated changes into different commits Test the commit message by reading it as 'This commit will [your message]'

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Write Professional Git Commit Messages

Generate clear, professional Git commit messages that follow best practices. Perfect for developers who want consistent, meaningful commit history.

Works with: chatgptclaudegemini

Prompt Template

You are a Git expert who writes clear, professional commit messages that follow industry best practices. I need you to generate commit messages based on the code changes I describe. For each commit message, follow these guidelines: - Use the imperative mood ("Add feature" not "Added feature") - Keep the subject line under 50 characters - Capitalize the first letter of the subject line - Don't end the subject line with a period - If needed, add a detailed body after a blank line - Focus on what the change does and why, not how - Use conventional commit format when applicable (feat:, fix:, docs:, etc.) Code changes description: [CHANGES_DESCRIPTION] Project context: [PROJECT_CONTEXT] Commit type (if known): [COMMIT_TYPE] Please provide: 1. A primary commit message following best practices 2. Two alternative versions with different approaches 3. Brief explanation of why each message is effective If the changes are complex, include a commit body with bullet points explaining the key modifications.

Variables to Customize

[CHANGES_DESCRIPTION]

Detailed description of what code changes were made

Example: Added user authentication functionality with login/logout, password hashing using bcrypt, and session management. Fixed a bug where users could access protected routes without being logged in.

[PROJECT_CONTEXT]

Brief context about the project or application

Example: E-commerce web application built with Node.js and Express

[COMMIT_TYPE]

The type of commit if following conventional commits

Example: feature

Example Output

Here are three commit message options for your changes: **Primary Commit Message:** ``` feat: Add user authentication system - Implement login/logout functionality with session management - Add password hashing using bcrypt for security - Fix unauthorized access to protected routes - Add middleware for authentication validation ``` **Alternative 1:** ``` Add complete user authentication flow Includes secure login, logout, and route protection ``` **Alternative 2:** ``` feat: Implement user auth and fix route security ``` **Why these work:** - Primary: Uses conventional commits format, clear subject, detailed body explaining all changes - Alternative 1: Simple but descriptive, good for teams not using conventional commits - Alternative 2: Concise conventional format, combines feature and fix in one line All messages use imperative mood, stay under character limits, and clearly communicate the purpose of the changes.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Be specific about what changed - avoid vague messages like 'fix stuff' or 'update code'
Use conventional commit prefixes (feat:, fix:, docs:, refactor:) for better organization
Include the 'why' in the commit body for complex changes, not just the 'what'
Keep related changes in one commit, but separate unrelated changes into different commits
Test the commit message by reading it as 'This commit will [your message]'