gpt-commit

Introduction to gpt-commit

gpt-commit is an innovative tool designed to simplify the process of generating commit messages by leveraging the capabilities of GPT-3, a powerful language model developed by OpenAI. This tool is perfect for developers looking to streamline their workflow and ensure their commit messages are clear and concise.

How gpt-commit Works

Using gpt-commit is straightforward. Developers can integrate it into their regular Git workflow by calling gpt-commit instead of manually writing commit messages. Here's how it works:

1. Stage Your Changes: Before generating a commit message, stage the changes you want to include by using git add ..

2. Generate a Commit Message: Run the gpt-commit.py script, which will create a commit message for you using GPT-3. You can then edit this message if needed before completing the commit.

git add .
./gpt-commit.py

Getting Started with gpt-commit

To start using gpt-commit, you'll need to perform a few setup steps:

1. Install the OpenAI Package: Install the necessary Python package using pip:

   pip3 install openai
   

2. Clone the Repository: Get the gpt-commit code by cloning its repository from GitHub:

   git clone [email protected]:markuswt/gpt-commit.git
   

3. Configure Your API Key: Ensure that you have set your OpenAI API key, which is required for authentication when using GPT-3. Add your API key to your environment variables:

   export OPENAI_API_KEY=<YOUR API KEY>
   

   You can also set the openai.api_key directly in the gpt-commit.py script.

Enhancing Your Git Workflow

To make the use of gpt-commit even smoother, you can set it up so that it runs automatically whenever you commit changes. This can be done by copying the gpt-commit.py script and a helper script named prepare-commit-msg into the .git/hooks directory of the projects where you want this to occur.

Privacy Considerations

It's important to note how gpt-commit handles your data. The tool uses the OpenAI API to generate commit messages. This involves sharing file names and contents from files with staged changes with OpenAI. According to OpenAI's terms and privacy policies, the data processed by the API is treated with care. As of March 1st, 2023, OpenAI has committed to not using such data to train their models by default, and they will delete the data within 30 days after it's received.

By incorporating gpt-commit into your development process, you can save time, reduce errors, and maintain a consistent approach to writing commit messages, all while leveraging the advanced language processing capabilities of GPT-3.