---
title: "amend"
description: "Amend the most recent commit with additional changes or an updated message."
type: skill
canonical_url: https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com/skills/amend
source: "Claudary"
difficulty: intermediate
author: "Claude Code Knowledge Pack"
date: 2026-07-10T11:07:29.195Z
license: CC-BY-4.0
attribution: "amend — Claudary (https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com/skills/amend)"
---

# amend
Amend the most recent commit with additional changes or an updated message.

## Overview

Amend the most recent commit with additional changes or an updated message.

## Steps


1. Verify the last commit has not been pushed to remote:
2. If there are additional file changes to include:
3. Decide whether to update the commit message:
4. Verify the amended commit looks correct:
5. If the original commit was already pushed:

## Format


```
Amended Commit: <hash>
Message: <commit message>
Files Changed: <list>
Force Push Required: <yes|no>
```


## Rules

- Never amend a commit that has been pushed without explicit user approval.
- Always verify no unintended changes are included in the amendment.
- Preserve the original commit type (feat, fix, etc.) unless instructed otherwise.

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Source: [Claudary](https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com/skills/amend) · https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com