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Generate conventional commit messages for jj by analyzing diffs, running tests first, and handling immutable commits

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JJ Commit Message Generator

Generate conventional commit messages for Jujutsu (jj) by analyzing diffs.

Instructions

When the user asks to create a commit message or commit changes:

  1. Run tests first:

    • Detect test framework from project (package.json, Cargo.toml, pyproject.toml, etc.)
    • Run appropriate test command:
      • npm/yarn: npm test or yarn test
      • Rust: cargo test
      • Python: pytest or python -m pytest
      • Go: go test ./...
    • If tests fail:
      • Show failures to user
      • Ask: "Tests failing. Fix before commit, skip tests, or commit anyway?"
      • Only proceed with commit if user explicitly chooses to skip/ignore
    • If no test command found, proceed without testing

  2. Gather context:

    • Run jj diff to see current changes
    • Run jj log -r @ to see the current change description
    • If working with specific revisions, use jj diff -r <revision>

  3. Analyze changes:

    • Identify the type: feat, fix, refactor, docs, test, chore, style, perf
    • Determine scope if clear from file paths
    • Summarize the "why" (intent) not just "what" changed

  4. Generate message: Format: <type>(<scope>): <subject>

    • Subject: imperative mood, lowercase, no period, < 72 chars
    • Body (optional): explain why, not what
    • Favor precision over verbosity

    Examples:

    • feat(ui): add dark mode toggle
    • fix(auth): prevent token refresh loop
    • refactor(api): simplify error handling

  5. Handle immutable commits: If you get error: Commit ... is immutable:

    • Explain that the commit is immutable
    • Suggest running the command with --ignore-immutable flag
    • Ask user if they want to proceed with the flag

  6. Execute commit:

    • Use jj describe -m "message" for current change
    • Or jj describe -r <revision> -m "message" for specific revision
    • If immutable and user approves, add --ignore-immutable

Tool access

allowed-tools:

  • Bash
  • Read
  • Grep

Notes

  • Keep messages concise and clear
  • Focus on intent, not implementation details
  • Follow conventional commit format strictly