Commit Message Char Counts

27 votes

As a GK user
I want to see character and line numbers on the commit message input boxes
so that I can easily format messages according to the 50/72 rule or other similar conventions.

The 'subject' line has a char count, but not the 'description' field. If the focused line also had a char count, or there was an indication of the cursor line and column/character position (as most text editors have on their status bar), developers could manage this as they type (if they are concerned with character counts).

Another potential solution could be a customizable right-hand-margin line that many IDE's include (sometimes at a default 100 or 120 chars). Would need to be shown independently on the subject and description fields to allow for a 50/72 type rule.

Under consideration Suggested by: Adam Wilson (23 Sep, '21) • Upvoted: 13 Dec, '23 • Comments: 2

Comments: 2

31 Jan, '22
ixSci
Yep, I was surprised that such a simple feature is missing. Especially when the Summary has it. I'm a new user trying GK and for me it is a no go from the get-go. I just can't write commit messages in the app.
13 Dec, '23
paulpv
Very surprised this fairly basic and simple feature is not implemented.