# commit-format > Write concise commit messages focused on the why - Author: Tom Nordal - Repository: tnordal/opencode_config - Version: 20260128180929 - Stars: 0 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-06 - Source: https://github.com/tnordal/opencode_config - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@tnordal/opencode_config~commit-format:20260128180929 --- --- name: commit-format description: Write concise commit messages focused on the why license: MIT compatibility: opencode metadata: audience: developers scope: git --- ## What I do - Suggest a 1-line subject and a short body (when needed) - Emphasize intent (why) over implementation detail (what) ## Guidelines - Use imperative mood: "add", "fix", "refactor" - Keep subject under ~72 chars when possible - Mention user impact or bug context in the body ## When to ask questions - If the change spans multiple concerns, ask how to split commits