How to Write Perfect GitHub Commit Messages with AI

We've all seen them. Commit messages like "fix", "wip", "updates", or the dreaded "final final fix".

Bad commit messages make code reviews a nightmare and debugging impossible. But writing good, descriptive messages takes time and mental energy that you'd rather spend coding.

The Conventional Commits Standard

Many teams use the Conventional Commits standard (e.g., feat: add user login, fix: resolve null pointer). It's great for automation, but remembering the exact format can be annoying.

Automating with Rephrase

With Rephrase, you can turn a sloppy sentence into a perfect conventional commit.

Input: "added the login button and fixed the crash on the home screen"

Rephrase Prompt: "Rewrite this as a conventional commit message. Use a bulleted list if there are multiple changes."

Output:

feat: add login button to auth screen
fix: resolve crash on home screen initialization

Why It Matters

1. Better History: Your git log becomes a readable history of your project.
2. Happy Reviewers: Your teammates will love you for explaining what you changed.
3. Automated Changelogs: Tools can parse your commits to generate release notes automatically.

Stop wasting time formatting text. Let AI handle the syntax so you can focus on the logic.