CockroachDB Commit Helper

Help the user create properly formatted commit messages and release notes that follow CockroachDB conventions.

Workflow

1. Analyze the changes: Run git diff --staged or git diff to understand what was modified
2. Determine the package prefix: Identify the primary package affected
3. Ask the user for:
   • Issue/epic number if not already known
   • Whether release notes are needed and what category fits best
4. Write the subject line: Imperative mood, no period, under 72 characters
5. Write the body: Explain the before/after, why the change was needed
6. Add issue references: Include Resolves/Epic as appropriate
7. Write the release note: Clear, user-focused description of the change
8. Create the commit using the properly formatted message

Commit Message Structure