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title: AI Commit Features
description: Use ProxyAI to generate Git commit messages or review staged changes in your JetBrains IDE.
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# AI Commit Message

Use ProxyAI to write clear Git commit messages and review code changes directly in your JetBrains IDE.

## Generate Message

ProxyAI analyzes your staged changes and suggests a consistent commit message for you.

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To generate a commit message:

- Open the Commit tool window (`Cmd+K` / `Ctrl+K`)
- Stage the files you want to include in the commit
- Select the **Generate message** option from the dropdown above the text input field

## Generate Message with Additional Input

You can provide extra instructions for the commit message when you need specific details or want to follow a style guide.

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## Review Changes

Send your staged changes to ProxyAI for quick analysis and feedback before committing.

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## Review Past Commits

Analyze and understand previous commits to codebase.

To review past commits:

- Open the Git tool window (`View > Tool Windows > Git` or `Cmd+9`/`Alt+9`)
- In the Log tab, right-click the commit you want explained
- Select **ProxyAI > Explain Commit with ProxyAI**

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## Customize the Commit Message Prompt

Change the instructions ProxyAI uses to generate commit messages:

- Go to **Settings/Preferences > Tools > ProxyAI > Prompts > Generate Commit Message**
- Find the **Commit Message Prompt Template** field
- Change the template text to fit your needs. Click Apply

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### Available Placeholders

When customizing your commit message template, you can use these dynamic placeholders:

- **BRANCH_NAME**: Automatically inserts the name of the current branch (e.g., `feature/user-auth`)
- **DATE_ISO_8601**: Inserts the current date in ISO 8601 format (e.g., `2023-05-15`)