### Caveman-Commit Message Generator
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Generates ultra-compressed Conventional Commits messages focusing on the why rather than the what.
Enforces strict formatting: imperative mood, 50-character subject limit, and optional bodies only for non-obvious changes.
Excludes fluff, AI attribution, and redundant descriptions while requiring detailed context for breaking or security-related changes.
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versioncaveman-commitExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches caveman-commit from JuliusBrussee/caveman and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate caveman-commit. Access via /caveman-commit in your agent's command palette.
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
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| name | caveman-commit |
| description | > Ultra-compressed commit message generator. Cuts noise from commit messages while preserving intent and reasoning. Conventional Commits format. Subject ≤50 chars, body only when "why" isn't obvious. Use when user says "write a commit", "commit message", "generate commit", "/commit", or invokes /caveman-commit. Auto-triggers when staging changes. |
Write commit messages terse and exact. Conventional Commits format. No fluff. Why over what.
Subject line:
<type>(<scope>): <imperative summary> — <scope> optionalfeat, fix, refactor, perf, docs, test, chore, build, ci, style, revertBody (only if needed):
- not *Closes #42, Refs #17What NEVER goes in:
Diff: new endpoint for user profile with body explaining the why
feat(api): add GET /users/:id/profile
Mobile client needs profile data without the full user payload
to reduce LTE bandwidth on cold-launch screens.
Closes #128
Diff: breaking API change
feat(api)!: rename /v1/orders to /v1/checkout
BREAKING CHANGE: clients on /v1/orders must migrate to /v1/checkout
before 2026-06-01. Old route returns 410 after that date.
Always include body for: breaking changes, security fixes, data migrations, anything reverting a prior commit. Never compress these into subject-only — future debuggers need the context.
Only generates the commit message. Does not run git commit, does not stage files, does not amend. Output the message as a code block ready to paste. "stop caveman-commit" or "normal mode": revert to verbose commit style.
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Steps
Common Pitfalls
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
✓ Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
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We added caveman-commit from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
caveman-commit is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
caveman-commit reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
We added caveman-commit from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
Useful defaults in caveman-commit — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
caveman-commit has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
caveman-commit fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: caveman-commit is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
I recommend caveman-commit for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
caveman-commit reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
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