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Create atomic commits grouped by logical features with README.md and CLAUDE.md awareness.

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/data/atomic-commits/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/atomic-commits/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Atomic Commits with Documentation Awareness

Guidelines for creating well-organized commits with README.md and CLAUDE.md awareness.

Documentation Check

Before committing, evaluate if changes need documentation updates.

README.md (User-facing documentation)

Change TypeREADME Section to Update
New commands or featuresCommands/Usage documentation
CLI interface changesUsage examples
Configuration changesConfiguration/Environment sections
Breaking API changesUpgrade/migration notes
New featuresFeature documentation
Installation changesInstallation section

Trigger files (project-specific - customize in your .claude/skills/):

  • src/cli.ts or src/index.ts - Entry points
  • .claude-plugin/plugin.json - Plugin metadata
  • commands/*.md - Command definitions

CLAUDE.md (Claude Code memory - hierarchical)

CLAUDE.md stores context that helps future sessions "do the right thing". Update when:

  • You struggled with something and the insight would prevent future mistakes
  • Important patterns or conventions that aren't obvious from code alone
  • Workflows or commands that are non-trivial to discover

CLAUDE.md is hierarchical - use the directory level matching the changed files. Use @path/to/file includes to stay DRY.

Change ScopeWhich CLAUDE.md
Project-wide (scripts, CI/CD, build)Root CLAUDE.md
Directory-specific patternsSubdirectory CLAUDE.md (create if needed)

Grouping Rules

Identify logical features by grouping related files:

  • Same feature = same commit
  • Infrastructure/config = separate commit
  • Tests = with their implementation OR separate if test-only

Commit Message Format

<type>(<scope>): <description>

Types: feat, fix, docs, chore, refactor, test, style, build, ci, perf

Note: Commit messages are validated by commitlint (conventional commits format).