commit-messages.md

Commit Messages

This document describes the commit message conventions for the Kyronix kernel. It is the child of Contributing.

Format

1. Commit messages must follow the conventional format.
2. The first line is a short summary (50-72 characters).
3. A blank line separates the summary from the body.
4. The body explains what and why, not how.
5. Reference issues with #NNN.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-22