Coco – AI-Powered Git Assistant

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.

✨ 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

# 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

# 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

🔗 Links

• GitHub Repository – Source code, issues, and contributions
• NPM Package – Installation and version history
• Documentation – Complete setup and usage guides
• Discord Community – Get help and share 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.