# Better Commits Commit template CLI. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://github.com/Everduin94/better-commits]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Git tools]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Node.js (Runtime) - Windows (Operating system) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. README requires Node.js 20 or newer and documents Windows shell workarounds. ## Console’s review — 2024-01-18 Reviewed: 2024-01-18 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like CLI for quickly creating standardized commits in conventional commit format. Define config in a repo JSON file e.g. to define formats and scopes. Can infer types and issue numbers from branches. Colorful interface. Emoji can be used, but also disabled. ### Tradeoffs Long default CLI name so you’ll want to create an alias. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-01-18. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Better Commits a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2024-01-18](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers who want to standardize their commits should consider this tool for creating consistent commit messages ### Why consider it This tool allows developers to quickly create standardized commits in conventional commit format ### Keep in mind The tool has a long default CLI name that requires creating an alias [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()