Smart Commit CLI

Overview

Smart Commit CLI is a Python script designed to help teams standardize their git commit messages. By generating commit messages in a specific, agreed-upon format, this tool ensures that all contributors follow the same conventions, making commit history more readable and understandable for everyone involved in the project.

Commit Message Example

Here is an example of a generated commit message:

Features

• Prompts users to enter commit details in a structured way
• Generates commit messages in a consistent, project-specific format
• Helps maintain a clean and informative git history
• Reduces ambiguity and improves collaboration

Why Use Smart Commit CLI?

• Consistency: Enforces a standard commit message format across the team
• Clarity: Makes it easier to understand the purpose of each commit
• Best Practices: Encourages descriptive and meaningful commit messages

Usage

1. Install Requirements

   • Make sure you have Python 3 installed.
   • Clone this repo and install the utility globally as a Python package using pip:

     pip install -e .

2. Run the Script

   • If installed globally, you can run the command directly as smart-commit

      smart-commit

   • Follow the prompts to enter your commit details.
   • The script will generate a commit message in the required format.

3. Input Data

   • Ticket number : Enter the ticket number associated with your changes
   • Short Description : Give a brief summary for your change
   • Reason for Change : Give the reason in detail on why you have done the changes
   • Type : Select one of the options given or give your custom input
   • Scope : Select one of the options given or give your custom input

4. Preview

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request if you have suggestions or improvements.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.