🔍 Amend

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This skill helps you amend the last commit by adding staged changes or updating the message, following Conventional Commits.

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill ikatsuba/skills --skill amend

About Amend

The Amend skill is used for code review and enables developers to modify their last commit by adding staged changes or updating the commit message, adhering to the Conventional Commits standard. This skill connects to version control systems, allowing developers to refine their commits before sharing them with others. A developer would use the Amend skill when they need to make adjustments to their most recent commit, such as adding new changes or revising the commit message for clarity and consistency.

The 19-word prompt provides structured code review & quality guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.

Use Cases

  • Catching bugs and security vulnerabilities before merge
  • Enforcing code style and architectural consistency
  • Reviewing PRs for performance and maintainability
  • Generating detailed code review comments

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (19 words)

This skill helps you amend the last commit by adding staged changes or updating the message, following Conventional Commits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amend?

Amend is a free code review & quality skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you amend the last commit by adding staged changes or updating the message, following Conventional Commits.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with code review & quality expertise.

How do I use Amend with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill ikatsuba/skills --skill amend in your terminal to install Amend into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Amend?

Amend is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Amend free to use?

Yes, Amend is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/ikatsuba/skills/tree/main/git/amend. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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