Feature request: Send current commit message to llm in prompt

[stijnvanderlaan]

Today, GitButler only sends diffs to the LLM. Without the current commit message or a short intent note, the model often misinterprets the purpose of the change. Please include the commit message (or a brief “intent” field) in the LLM prompt so it can align suggestions with the author’s goal—for example, “refactor for readability,” “fix null edge case,” or “prep for API deprecation.” Even this simple context can materially improve the quality of recommendations.

[Byron]

Thanks a lot for the suggestion!

I assume that this is related to claude code? If not, could you clarify? The reason I am wondering is that Claude finds its own context typically.

Thanks again.

[stijnvanderlaan]

Sorry, No I'm referring to the GitButler's commit message generation feature.

[Byron]

Ah, I see!

So the idea is to allow to type some bits into the commit field, and then have the LLM take over with those bits as part of the instructions. Yes, I can see how this would make messages more aligned with intent.

CC @estib-vega as this could be a low-hanging, yet juicy, fruit.