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Coco – AI-Powered Git Assistant

Published on April 17, 2025

Automate your git workflow with intelligent commit messages, changelogs, and code analysis

🚀 What is Coco?

Coco (git-coco) is an intelligent git assistant that transforms how you interact with version control. Born from the frustration of writing countless “fix stuff” and “update code” commit messages, it has evolved into a comprehensive tool that makes git workflows efficient and enjoyable.

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✨ Key Features

🤖 Intelligent Commit Generation

  • AI-powered commit messages that actually describe what you changed
  • Automatic detection and validation against commitlint configurations
  • Support for Conventional Commits and custom formats
  • Multiple AI providers: OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and local models via Ollama

📋 Automated Changelog Creation

  • Generate release notes from commit history
  • Support for any commit range, branch, or tag
  • Perfect for stakeholder updates and release documentation

📊 Smart Code Summaries

  • Recap your work from yesterday, last week, or any time period
  • Summarize working tree changes for standups and status reports
  • Track progress and productivity insights

🔍 AI-Powered Code Review

  • Review changes before committing
  • Catch potential issues and suggest improvements
  • Get feedback on code quality and best practices

⚙️ Seamless Integration

  • Works with existing git workflows – no behavior changes required
  • Intelligent project convention detection
  • Flexible output modes: interactive, stdout, or direct commit

🛠️ Technology Stack

Built with modern technologies for reliability and performance:

  • TypeScript – Full type safety and excellent developer experience
  • LangChain – Flexible AI provider integration architecture
  • Node.js – Cross-platform CLI with minimal dependencies
  • Advanced Git Integration – Deep understanding of git internals and workflows

🎯 Perfect For

  • Development Teams looking to standardize commit quality across all skill levels
  • Open Source Projects needing consistent contribution standards
  • Solo Developers who want to focus on coding, not commit messages
  • CI/CD Pipelines requiring automated changelog generation
  • Code Review Processes needing AI assistance for quality checks

📈 Impact & Usage

  • 50,000+ downloads and growing rapidly
  • Used by individual developers and enterprise teams worldwide
  • Integrates with popular development tools and workflows
  • Active open-source community contributing features and improvements

🚀 Get Started in 30 Seconds

Bash
# Interactive setup wizard
npx git-coco@latest init

# Generate your first AI commit message
npx git-coco@latest

# Or install globally
npm install -g git-coco

🌟 Why Coco Stands Out

Unlike generic AI tools, Coco is purpose-built for developers:

  • Git-Native – Understands version control workflows intimately
  • Convention-Aware – Automatically adapts to project standards
  • Zero Learning Curve – Works with your existing git habits
  • Privacy Options – Use cloud AI or run models locally
  • Extensible – Growing feature set based on community feedback

Coco represents the evolution of developer tooling – intelligent automation that enhances creativity rather than replacing it. Try it today and experience git workflows that feel effortless and productive.