Fix login timeout on slow networks
Located at .git/hooks/commit-msg (or in a shared template), this script runs after you have edited the COMMIT-EDITMSG file but before Git creates the commit. COMMIT-EDITMSG
Added a .gitmessage template to standardize commit message formatting, automatically suggesting the imperative mood structure and space for a brief description and body. Fix login timeout on slow networks Located at
Stop rewriting messages from scratch. Let Git remember them for you. Let Git remember them for you
The --no-edit flag tells Git, "Don’t open the editor; just use the existing COMMIT_EDITMSG file." This is how tools like git rebase --continue work behind the scenes.
Understanding this file transforms you from a casual Git user into a Git power user. It is the gateway to crafting perfect commit history, automating quality checks, and integrating seamlessly with modern AI tooling.