AI Commit Message

Use ProxyAI to write clear Git commit messages and review code changes directly in your JetBrains IDE.

Generate Message

ProxyAI analyzes your staged changes and suggests a consistent commit message for you.

To generate a commit message:

• Open the Commit tool window (Cmd+K / Ctrl+K)
• Stage the files you want to include in the commit
• Select the Generate message option from the dropdown above the text input field

Generate Message with Additional Input

You can provide extra instructions for the commit message when you need specific details or want to follow a style guide.

Review Changes

Send your staged changes to ProxyAI for quick analysis and feedback before committing.

Review Past Commits

Analyze and understand previous commits to codebase.

To review past commits:

• Open the Git tool window (View > Tool Windows > Git or Cmd+9/Alt+9)
• In the Log tab, right-click the commit you want explained
• Select ProxyAI > Explain Commit with ProxyAI

Customize the Commit Message Prompt

Change the instructions ProxyAI uses to generate commit messages:

• Go to Settings/Preferences > Tools > ProxyAI > Prompts > Generate Commit Message
• Find the Commit Message Prompt Template field
• Change the template text to fit your needs. Click Apply

Available Placeholders

When customizing your commit message template, you can use these dynamic placeholders:

• BRANCH_NAME: Automatically inserts the name of the current branch (e.g., feature/user-auth)
• DATE_ISO_8601: Inserts the current date in ISO 8601 format (e.g., 2023-05-15)