jujutsu-describe

Jujutsu Describe Skill

Generate a proper commit message for the current jj revision by analyzing recent commits and current changes.

Step 1: Check Recent Commit Messages

Run this command to see the last 5 commit messages:

jj log --limit 5 -r @-

Analyze the commit message format from these commits to understand the pattern we use:

• What's the commit type prefix (feat, fix, refactor, chore, etc.)?
• Is there a scope in parentheses?
• How are titles formatted (length, capitalization)?
• Are there any ticket numbers like [VW-XXX]?

Extract this pattern information to reuse it consistently.

Step 2: Analyze Current Changes

Run this command to see what's changed in the current working copy:

jj diff

Examine the output to understand what files were modified and what the changes do.

Step 3: Determine Commit Type and Title

Based on the changes, determine the appropriate commit type:

• feat - New feature or functionality
• fix - Bug fix
• refactor - Code refactoring without behavior change
• chore - Maintenance, build changes, dependencies, tooling
• docs - Documentation only
• test - Test additions or changes
• style - Formatting, no code logic change

You can optionally include a scope in parentheses, e.g., feat(auth), fix(ui), refactor(api).

Step 4: Check for Previous Issue Reference

Look at the previous commit message (from Step 1). If it contains a ticket number in the format [VW-XXX] or similar:

• Reuse the same ticket number for consistency
• If no ticket number found but you're unsure if one should be used, ask the user

Step 5: Draft the Commit Message

Title Format

<type>(<scope>): < Title under 50 chars >

Examples:

• feat(auth): add JWT authentication
• fix(ui): resolve button alignment
• refactor(api): simplify query builder
• chore(deps): update dependencies
• docs(readme): fix typo

Description (Optional)

Only add a description body (separate line after title) if:

• The change is non-obvious and needs context
• There are breaking changes or migrations
• There are related issues or follow-ups

Keep descriptions concise and informative.

Final Output

Present the commit message to the user:

Commit message:
<title>

<optional description>

Use this message? [Y/n]

Wait for user confirmation before applying with jj describe.