Commit Genius - AI Git Commit Message Generator🚀 AI-powered Git commit message generator for VS Code. Auto-generate professional, conventional commit messages using OpenAI, Claude, Gemini & more. Free & premium models available. Installation Launch VS Code Quick Open ( Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.Copied to clipboard |
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| Model | Provider | Description |
|---|---|---|
deepseek/deepseek-chat-v3-0324:free |
DeepSeek | Advanced coding model (71B parameters) |
qwen/qwen3-coder:free |
Qwen | Specialized code understanding |
mistralai/mistral-small-3.2-24b-instruct:free |
Mistral | Balanced performance and speed |
openai/gpt-oss-120b:free |
OpenAI | Large context understanding |
moonshotai/kimi-k2:free |
MoonshotAI | Optimized for agentic capabilities |
meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct:free |
Meta Llama | multilingual large language model |
nvidia/llama-3.1-nemotron-ultra-253b-v1:free |
NVIDIA | Advanced reasoning model |
deepseek/deepseek-r1-0528:free |
DeepSeek | Advanced reasoning model |
💎 Premium Models
| Model | Provider | Description |
|---|---|---|
anthropic/claude-sonnet-4 |
Anthropic | Superior reasoning and code analysis |
google/gemini-2.5-pro |
Advanced multimodal capabilities | |
x-ai/grok-code-fast-1 |
X.AI | Fast and efficient code generation |
deepseek/deepseek-chat-v3.1 |
DeepSeek | Enhanced version with better accuracy |
mistralai/mistral-7b-instruct |
Mistral | High-quality responses |
qwen/qwen3-30b-a3b-instruct-2507 |
Qwen | Advanced reasoning model |
openai/gpt-5 |
OpenAI | Cutting-edge language understanding |
Settings Configuration
{
"commit-genius.model": "moonshotai/kimi-k2:free"
}
Usage Tips
🎯 Best Practices
- Keep changes focused: Make focused, related changes for more accurate commit messages
- Review before committing: Always review the generated message and edit if needed
- Use descriptive file names: Better file names lead to better commit messages
- Commit frequently: Smaller, focused commits generate better messages
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting API Issues
❌ Problem: API Error (404) with Free Models
If you see an error like:
This happens because most free models on OpenRouter do not support Zero Data Retention (ZDR).
When ZDR is enabled, free endpoints are filtered out, which causes the 404 error.
Fix: Update OpenRouter Privacy Settings
- Go to OpenRouter Privacy Settings.
- Under Training, Logging & Privacy, configure your settings as shown below:
- Enable Free endpoints that may train on inputs ✅
- Enable Free endpoints that may publish prompts ✅
- Enable Input/output logging for all requests ✅
- Disable ZDR Endpoints Only ❌ (turn this off if you want to use free models)
Example configuration:
ℹ️ Notes
- If you require ZDR for compliance, you’ll need to use paid models (e.g., Claude, GPT-4 Turbo, Gemini Pro) because free models don’t support ZDR.
- For most personal projects, the above settings will allow free models to work smoothly.
Rate Limits
- Free models have usage limits
- If you hit a rate limit, wait a few minutes or switch to a other free models or premium models
- Consider upgrading to premium models for heavy usage
API Key Issues
- Ensure your API key starts with
sk-or- - Check that your OpenRouter account has sufficient credits if using paid model or continue with free models
- Re-enter your API key if authentication fails
Git Repository
- Ensure you're in a valid Git repository
- Make sure you have changes in your working directory (staging happens automatically)
- Check that Git is properly installed and configured
Example Output
Input: Staged Changes
+ Added user authentication middleware
+ Updated package.json version
- Removed deprecated API endpoints
Output: Generated Commit Message
feat: add user authentication middleware and update package version
More Examples
| Change Type | Generated Message |
|---|---|
| Bug fix | fix: resolve null pointer exception in user service |
| New feature | feat: implement dark mode toggle functionality |
| Documentation | docs: update API documentation with new endpoints |
| Refactoring | refactor: optimize database query performance |
| Dependencies | chore: update dependencies to latest versions |
Security & Privacy
🛡️ Data Protection
- Local Storage: API keys are stored securely in VS Code's encrypted secret storage
- No Data Collection: We don't collect or store your code or commit messages
- Secure Transmission: All API requests use HTTPS encryption
- No Telemetry: No usage data is sent to external servers
🔐 API Key Security
- Keys are never logged or exposed in plain text
- Stored using VS Code's built-in secret management
- Only transmitted to OpenRouter.ai for API requests
- Can be updated or removed at any time
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Support
⭐ Show Your Support
If you find Commit Genius helpful, please:
- ⭐ Star the repository on GitHub
- 📝 Leave a review on the VS Code Marketplace
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is Commit Genius really free?
A: Commit Genius has both paid and free models. It totally depends upon user which model he/she is going to use.
Q: How does it compare to GitHub Copilot?
A: Commit Genius is not a replacement for GitHub Copilot. It is a tool that helps you generate commit messages. It's just free if you use free model whereas Copilot need subscription.
Q: What AI models are supported?
A: 15+ models including OpenAI GPT, Claude Sonnet 4, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro, DeepSeek, Mistral, Qwen, and more via OpenRouter.ai.
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