A streamlined automation skill for staging changes and creating clean, non-interactive Git commits with intelligent message drafting.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install git-commit-workflow
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install git-commit-workflow using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Git Commit Workflow?
The Git Commit Workflow is a specialized automation tool designed to handle the repetitive nature of version control. It ensures that every commit follows a logical progression from change inspection to final execution without requiring manual intervention. As part of the broader Openclaw Skills collection, this workflow emphasizes clean repository history and consistent commit styles.
This skill acts as an intelligent layer between your working directory and your Git history. By analyzing the current diff and branch state, it identifies relevant changes and crafts concise messages that explain the intent behind the code. It is built for developers who need to maintain high-velocity output while adhering to strict repository standards and safety protocols.
Git Commit Workflow Use Cases
- Creating a single clean commit from a complex set of local changes.
- Automating the staging process to ensure only relevant files are included.
- Standardizing commit messages based on existing repository patterns and style guides.
- Managing non-interactive Git operations in CI/CD or automated agent environments.
How Git Commit Workflow Works
- State Inspection: The skill begins by analyzing the current git status, diff, and active branch to identify all uncommitted work.
- Pattern Matching: It reviews the recent commit history to determine the appropriate tone and format for the new message.
- Selective Staging: Relevant files are moved to the staging area while intentionally ignoring secrets or unrelated modifications.
- Message Drafting: A concise commit message is generated based on the logic of the changes found in the diff.
- Execution: A new commit is created using non-interactive flags to ensure seamless completion.
- Verification: The skill reports a final summary including the commit hash and message to the user.
Git Commit Workflow Setup
To integrate this workflow into your local environment, ensure you have the Openclaw Skills CLI installed and your Git identity configured.
# Install the Git Commit Workflow skill
openclaw install git-commit-workflow
# Configure your Git global user if not already set
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
Git Commit Workflow Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a structured approach to manage Git metadata and temporary diff states during the workflow execution.
| Data Point | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Working Diff |
git diff |
Identifies the specific lines of code changed. |
Branch State |
git branch |
Determines the context for the commit (e.g., feature vs fix). |
History Log |
git log -n 5 |
Provides the template for message style consistency. |
Commit Summary |
CLI Output | Returns the resulting hash and message for verification. |
Git Commit Workflow Advanced Features
- Contextual Awareness: Analyzes existing repository logs to match existing commit message conventions automatically.
- Safety Guardrails: Built-in protections prevent the creation of empty commits or the bypassing of local pre-commit hooks.
- Non-Interactive Mode: Optimized for headless environments and AI agents where manual prompts are not feasible.
- Multi-Agent Compatibility: Can be triggered as a downstream task in a hierarchical Openclaw Skills pipeline.
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