Commit-editmsg File

Running git commit -v will include a "diff" of your changes at the bottom of the COMMIT_EDITMSG file (as comments). This allows you to see exactly what you’re committing while you write the description.

It populates it with a template or existing comments (lines starting with # ). It opens your configured core editor . COMMIT-EDITMSG

If you’ve ever run git commit without the -m flag, you’ve likely been thrust into a text editor with a curious file open at the top: COMMIT_EDITMSG . While it might seem like a temporary scratchpad, this file is a fundamental component of the Git workflow, serving as the bridge between your raw code changes and a readable project history. What is COMMIT_EDITMSG ? Running git commit -v will include a "diff"

For many beginners, the first encounter with COMMIT_EDITMSG is an accidental trip into Vim. To save your message and exit, type :wq . To abort, type :q! . It opens your configured core editor