commitlint

commitlint v20.5.3 is a CLI tool that lints commit messages against configurable rules, enforcing conventional commit formats. It runs as a git hook or standalone, supports shared configurations (e.g., @commitlint/config-conventional), and integrates with CI. Uses conventional-changelog parser. Stable releases every few weeks. Key differentiators: highly customizable rules, extensive ecosystem of plugins/presets, and strict adherence to conventional-commits spec. Node >=18, ESM-first but CJS compatible via .cjs configs. Active development with frequent updates.