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+# Creating Commits
+
+## Message Format
+
+```
+:emoji: Subject line (imperative, capitalized, no period, ≤70 chars)
+
+Body (clear, concise description)
+
+Co-authored-by: <You (the LLM)>
+```
+
+## Commit Type Emojis
+
+`:bug:` bug fix · `:sparkles:` enhancement · `:tada:` new feature · `:recycle:` refactor · `:lipstick:` cosmetic · `:ambulance:` critical fix · `:books:` docs · `:construction:` WIP · `:boom:` breaking · `:wrench:` config · `:zap:` perf · `:whale:` docker · `:paperclip:` other · `:arrow_up:` dep upgrade · `:arrow_down:` dep downgrade · `:fire:` removal · `:globe_with_meridians:` translations · `:rocket:` epic/highlight
+
+## Changelog (CHANGES.md)
+
+Update `CHANGES.md` for user-facing or notable changes. Add entry under the current unreleased version in the matching section (`### :boom:`, `### :sparkles:`, `### :bug:`, etc.).
+
+Entry format:
+```
+- Description of change [Taiga #NNNN](https://tree.taiga.io/project/penpot/us/NNNN)
+```
+or for GitHub issues/PRs:
+```
+- Description of change [Github #NNNN](https://github.com/penpot/penpot/issues/NNNN)
+```
+
+Changes that affect the JavaScript plugin API must additionally be documented in `plugins/CHANGELOG.md`:
+  * Add an entry at the top of the file (unreleased section)
+  * Prefix entries that change the types/signatures in the API with `**plugin-types:**` and changes affecting the runtime with `**plugin-runtime:**`.