The Challenge
gitlint enforces commit-message standards, but treating merge commits as violations meant CI failed exactly when teams could least afford it — during hotfixes.
The Solution
Contributed configuration support to allow merge commits while still linting everything else, so teams keep commit hygiene without blocking emergency fixes.
What I Built
Merge Commit Allowance
A configuration flag permits merge commits without failing CI.
Workflow Flexibility
Rebase-first teams can still take a merge commit when the situation calls for one.
Preserved Traceability
Hotfix timelines and commit lineage stay intact in history.
Outcome
- Standards enforcement that doesn't fight incident response
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