Conventional Commits

Structure commit messages using the Conventional Commits specification for clear, consistent, and machine-readable commit history.

When to Use

• Drafting commit messages before starting coding
• Reviewing commit message quality
• Establishing team commit message conventions
• Creating automated changelogs or version management

Core Principles

Commit messages must follow the Conventional Commits specification: https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/

Format

<type>[optional scope]: <description>