Caveman-Commit Message Generator
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example: Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example: Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example: Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Time estimate: 15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
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epx add JuliusBrussee/caveman --skill caveman-commitCompatible with
Supported agents
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.
| 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.
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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:
epx add JuliusBrussee/caveman --skill caveman-commitFetches 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:
.cursor/skills/caveman-commit
Restart Cursor to activate caveman-commit. Access via /caveman-commitin your agent's command palette.
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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.
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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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