@commitlint/types

What is @commitlint/types?

@commitlint/types is a TypeScript type definitions package for Commitlint, a tool used to enforce conventional commit messages. It provides type definitions for various Commitlint configurations, rules, and utilities, ensuring type safety and better development experience when working with Commitlint.

What are @commitlint/types's main functionalities?

Commitlint Configuration Types

Defines the configuration for Commitlint using the provided type definitions. This ensures that the configuration adheres to the expected structure and types.

const config: import('@commitlint/types').UserConfig = {
  extends: ['@commitlint/config-conventional'],
  rules: {
    'type-enum': [2, 'always', ['feat', 'fix', 'docs', 'style', 'refactor', 'test', 'chore']]
  }
};

Commitlint Rule Types

Defines a custom rule for Commitlint using the provided type definitions. This ensures that the rule function adheres to the expected signature and types.

const rule: import('@commitlint/types').Rule = (parsed, when, value) => {
  return [true, 'Commit message is valid'];
};

Commitlint Parser Options Types

Defines parser options for Commitlint using the provided type definitions. This ensures that the parser options adhere to the expected structure and types.

const parserOpts: import('@commitlint/types').ParserOptions = {
  headerPattern: /^([A-Z]+-[0-9]+): (.*)$/,
  headerCorrespondence: ['type', 'subject']
};

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Changelog

9.1.2 (2020-07-13)

Note: Version bump only for package @commitlint/root