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Commit

Commit message editor

by Sonny Piers

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Official site: flathub.org

About Commit

Commit is an editor that helps you write better Git and Mercurial commit

messages.

After installing make sure to launch the application and follow the

instructions.

Commit will pop up automatically when you make a commit in one of your projects.

To save your commit message, press the Commit button or the Ctrl+Return shortcut.

To abort and dismiss Commit, press the Abort button or the Escape key.

Features:

Highlights overflow of the commit title

Smart body wrapping

Inserts a blank line between title and body

Spell checking

Comments are read-only and excluded from "Select All"

Displays project folder and branch in window header

Dark mode support

Keyboard navigation and shortcuts

Undo/Redo support

Emoji picker

Supports git commit, merge, tag --annotate, add --patch, rebase --interactive

Supports Mercurial commit

How to install Commit

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub re.sonny.Commit
  4. Open Commit once it finishes installing.
How to install Linux apps with Flatpak

Frequently asked questions

Is Commit free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Commit is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Commit from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub re.sonny.Commit. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Commit safe?

Commit downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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