Switch from ai-commit
ai-commit alternative: aic
ai-commit writes Conventional Commits via any OpenAI-compatible endpoint or Claude Code — handy if you live in Claude Code. aic is the alternative for atomic history: hunk-level batching, conflict resolution, and a guided setup wizard, with no Node dependency.
Why people switch from ai-commit
ai-commit is file-granular and env-var configured: one message per staged diff, no splitting, no conflict help, and Node.js ≥ 22 required.
Feature-by-feature
| Capability | aic | ai-commit |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-batch unstaged work into multiple commits | Yes — splits unstaged changes into logical atomic commits | No — one message per staged diff |
| Split a single file across commits (per-hunk) | Yes — routes each hunk to its own commit by intent | No — file-granular at most |
| Resolve merge conflicts | Yes — `aic resolve` proposes a diff, asks per file | No — commit messages only |
| Claude Code context | No | Yes — reads your source files for richer context |
| Provider reach | 11 first-class + OpenAI-compatible | Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint + Claude Code |
| Runtime & dependencies | Rust binary — no Node.js | Node.js ≥ 22.19 — Homebrew / curl |
| Windows support | Yes — PowerShell installer, CI-tested | No — macOS/Linux only |
| Commit-message language | English (4-locale website) | Yes — `-l en` / `-l zh` |
| Emoji in messages | No | Yes — `--emoji` |
| Multiple message candidates | No | No |
| Community size | Young (~8★) | Young (~8★) |
Switch to aic if…
…you want unstaged work split into logical commits, merge conflicts resolved, and a guided setup wizard — no Node.js.
Stay with ai-commit if…
…you live in Claude Code, want Chinese-language commit messages (`-l zh`), or want emoji-flavored conventional commits.
How to switch
- Install aic:
brew install CaicoLeung/aic/aic - Configure once: run `aic setup` — provider, key, and model in one wizard
- Commit: stage your work and run `aic`; aic batches unstaged work automatically