Question 1

How to integrate Gommit with GitHub Actions?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't provide a direct example, but you can adapt the CircleCI script by downloading the binary and running checks in your workflow steps. You'll need to write custom YAML to handle commit validation, similar to the Travis or CircleCI examples.

Question 2

Gommit vs commitlint: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Gommit offers more flexibility with custom regex patterns for precise control, while commitlint is better for teams adopting Conventional Commits out of the box. Choose Gommit if you need tailored formats; commitlint for easier preset conventions.

Question 3

How to exclude merge commits in Gommit?

Accepted Answer

Set `exclude-merge-commits=true` in the config section of your .gommit.toml file, as documented, to skip validation on merge commits and focus on regular commits.

Question 4

Can Gommit validate commit message body length?

Accepted Answer

Gommit only checks summary length by default, with configurable limits via `summary-length`. There's no built-in support for body length validation; you'd need to implement it using custom regex patterns in the matchers.

Question 5

How to use Gommit in a pre-commit hook?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'check message' command with the commit-msg hook, as shown in the Git hook example: create a script that passes the message file content to Gommit, ensuring validation before commits are finalized.

Question 6

Is Gommit compatible with Windows?

Accepted Answer

Yes, binaries are available for different architectures from the releases page, including Windows versions (e.g., gommit_windows_amd64.exe), so it should work with proper setup and path configuration.

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