commitlint-config-generator_skill

Overview

This skill generates a ready-to-use commitlint configuration to enforce Conventional Commits 1.0.0. It produces either commitlint.config.js or .commitlintrc.js files with rules tuned for conventional commit message format. Use it to standardize commit messages across projects and CI pipelines.

How this skill works

When invoked with triggers like "create commitlint config" or "commitlint setup", the skill emits a complete JavaScript config file that commitlint can consume. The configuration includes rules for type/scope/subject formats, header length, lowercase requirements, and required ticket or scope conventions when requested. Output is valid commitlint configuration compatible with commitlint v* and conventional commit tooling.

When to use it

• Initializing a new repository that should follow Conventional Commits.
• Adding commit message enforcement to an existing project or CI pipeline.
• Standardizing commit message rules across a monorepo or multiple teams.
• Onboarding contributors to ensure consistent changelog generation.
• Creating or updating developer tooling for release automation.

Best practices

• Choose a single output filename per project (commitlint.config.js or .commitlintrc.js) and commit it to the repo root.
• Keep rules strict enough to be useful but flexible for your workflow (e.g., allow optional scopes if needed).
• Combine commitlint with a commit-msg hook (husky) or CI linting to enforce rules automatically.
• Document the allowed types and examples in CONTRIBUTING.md to reduce friction for contributors.
• Test the config locally before adding it to CI to avoid blocking commits unexpectedly.

Example use cases

• Generate commitlint config for a new TypeScript library to enable automated changelog and semantic-release.
• Create a custom config that requires a Jira ticket prefix in each commit header for enterprise workflows.
• Set up config for a monorepo where package scope is mandatory in commit messages.
• Produce a lightweight config for small teams that enforces types and subject length only.