Auto-Commit Message is a VS Code extension that helps you generate consistent Git commit messages based on the type of changes you make. It can also automatically add and commit your changes, and optionally push them. If no terminal is available, the commit message is copied to your clipboard.
Features
Generate commit messages with conventional commit types:
feat – A new feature
fix – A bug fix
docs – Documentation changes
style – Formatting, missing semicolons, etc.
refactor – Code changes that don’t fix a bug or add a feature
perf – Performance improvements
test – Adding or fixing tests
chore – Maintenance tasks, build scripts, configs
Optional commit scope.
Auto-generated commit messages on file save.
Executes git add . and git commit -m "message".
Push command is written in terminal; press Enter to execute.
Fallback: copies commit message to clipboard if no terminal is available.
Usage
Command Palette
Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS).
Type Generate Commit Message.
Press Enter and follow the prompts:
Select commit type.
Enter optional scope.
Enter commit message.
Terminal executes Git commands if open, otherwise the message is copied to clipboard.
Keyboard Shortcut
Press Ctrl+Alt+H (while the editor is focused) to trigger the command directly.
Follow the same prompts as above.
Editor Context Menu
Right-click inside the editor.
Select Generate Commit Message from the context menu.
Follow the prompts.
Auto Commit on File Save
When a file is saved, the extension detects changes and suggests a commit type.
Enter optional scope and confirm the commit message.
Terminal executes Git commands if open; otherwise, message is copied to clipboard.
