next-role: Skill for Claude Code

Create a single commit using Conventional Commits format, matching the style in git log.

Workflow

1. Run these in parallel:

   • git status (see what's untracked / modified)
   • git diff and git diff --staged (see what will be committed)
   • git log --oneline -10 (match recent style)

2. Review the changes and group them into ONE commit. If the diff spans clearly unrelated changes, ask the user whether to split.

3. Stage explicitly (avoid git add -A / git add .):

   • Add the specific files that belong in this commit by name.
   • Never stage .env, credentials, or other secrets. If gitleaks would flag it, don't stage it.

4. Compose the commit message:

   • Subject: <type>: <short imperative summary> — lowercase, no trailing period, ≤72 chars.
   • Types in use here: feat, fix, chore, docs, refactor, test.
   • Body (optional): explain the why, not the what. Wrap at 72 chars.

5. Commit with a HEREDOC so formatting survives:

   git commit -m "$(cat <<'EOF'
   feat: <subject>
   
   <optional body>
   EOF
   )"
   

6. Pre-commit will run automatically. If it modifies files (auto-fix), re-stage and create a NEW commit — do not amend unless the user asks. If hooks fail with errors, fix the underlying issue and create a new commit; never bypass with --no-verify.

7. After the commit succeeds, run git status to confirm a clean tree and report the commit SHA + subject.

Do not

• Push to the remote unless the user asks.
• Add a Co-Authored-By trailer unless the user has asked for one (this repo's history doesn't use them).
• Use --amend unless explicitly requested.