local-git

Run git_status first to see modified, staged, and untracked files, then read the staged diff with git_diff before committing. Avoid add_all unless you have verified the untracked list, since it stages everything not ignored, including secrets and build artifacts.

git_diff without the staged flag shows unstaged changes, while the staged flag shows exactly what will be recorded in the next commit. Always read the staged diff before committing, since it is the only way to know what you are actually recording.

Read git_log first to match the repository's existing style, then write a first line under about 72 characters in imperative mood that says why, not what. Add a blank line and reasoning if the motivation is not obvious from the diff.

Use a worktree for speculative or risky work you may discard entirely, such as large refactors or dependency upgrades. git_worktree_enter creates an isolated copy so the main checkout stays untouched, but commit before exiting since uncommitted worktree changes are easy to lose.

Nothing is staged, either because edits went to a different path than expected or add_all was omitted. Run git_status to see where the changes actually are, and check whether the session is inside a worktree rather than the original repository.