commitizen
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Description:
Defines a standard way of committing rules and communicating it
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.10.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: git commit conventional-commits versioning changelog developer-tools
Install: brew install commitizen
About:
Commitizen is a command-line tool designed to standardize commit messages across software projects. It provides a customizable CLI that guides developers through creating structured commits, typically following conventions like Conventional Commits. This ensures a clean, readable, and automated changelog generation, improving team collaboration and project history.
Key Features:
  • Interactive commit wizard for standardized messages
  • Supports multiple commit message formats (e.g., Conventional Commits)
  • Automatic version bumping and changelog generation
  • Highly extensible via plugins for custom rules and actions
Use Cases:
  • Enforcing consistent commit message standards in team environments
  • Automating semantic versioning and release notes for CI/CD pipelines
  • Streamlining the contribution process for open-source projects
Alternatives:
  • git-cz – Commitizen is a framework, while git-cz is a specific adapter/shortcut for the 'cz' convention.
  • semantic-release – semantic-release automates releases based on commit messages, often used in tandem with Commitizen to generate those messages.
License: MIT
Dependencies: libyaml, python@3.14
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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