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Git Commit Message Generator — Write Perfect Commits [2026]

Free git commit message generator following Conventional Commits spec. Pick type, add scope & description — get a perfect commit message instantly. No signup needed.

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What is Git Commit Message Generator?

Git Commit Message Generator is a free browser tool that helps developers write commit messages following the Conventional Commits specification. Conventional Commits is a lightweight convention on top of commit messages that provides an easy set of rules for creating an explicit commit history, making it easier to write automated tools like CHANGELOG generators and semantic versioning bumpers.

How to Use Git Commit Message Generator

1. Select the commit type (feat, fix, docs, etc.) from the dropdown. 2. Optionally enter a scope to narrow the context (e.g. auth, api, ui). 3. Write a short, imperative description of the change. 4. Check "Breaking Change" if the commit introduces a breaking API change. 5. Optionally add a longer body and footer notes. 6. Copy the generated commit message with one click.

How Git Commit Message Generator Works

The tool assembles the commit message according to the Conventional Commits spec: type(scope): description. If "Breaking Change" is checked, an exclamation mark is appended to the type: type(scope)!: description. The optional body is separated from the subject line by a blank line, and footer notes (like BREAKING CHANGE: or Closes #123) are appended after another blank line. All formatting happens instantly in your browser.

Common Use Cases

  • Writing consistent commit messages across a team
  • Learning the Conventional Commits specification format
  • Generating properly formatted commits for open-source contributions
  • Setting up commit message standards for a new project
  • Quickly formatting breaking change commits with the correct ! notation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Conventional Commits specification?

Conventional Commits is a specification for adding human and machine-readable meaning to commit messages. The format is: type(scope): description, where type is one of feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, or chore. It is aligned with Semantic Versioning (SemVer): feat maps to MINOR, fix to PATCH, and breaking changes to MAJOR.

What commit types should I use?

The most common types are: feat (a new feature), fix (a bug fix), docs (documentation only), style (formatting, no code change), refactor (code restructure without feature or fix), test (adding or updating tests), and chore (build process, tooling). Use perf for performance improvements and ci for CI configuration changes.

When should I mark a commit as a breaking change?

Mark a commit as a breaking change when your change is not backwards compatible — for example, removing or renaming a public API, changing function signatures, or altering expected behavior in a way that requires consumers to update their code. This maps to a MAJOR version bump in Semantic Versioning.

What is the scope in a commit message?

The scope is an optional noun describing the section of the codebase affected by the change. Common scopes include the module, component, or file name. For example: feat(auth): add OAuth2 login or fix(api): handle empty response body.

Does this tool send my data to a server?

No. All message generation happens entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to any server or stored anywhere.

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