The @commitlint/config-conventional package has seen fluctuating release frequency since November 2017. Releases were most frequent in 2018 and 2021, with multiple months having 3+ versions. There have been periods of inactivity, particularly in the first half of 2019 and throughout 2020. The most recent releases were in February, March and May 2025, with one version each.
@commitlint/config-conventional is a shareable commitlint configuration enforcing conventional commits. It's a curated set of rules ensuring commit messages are structured according to the conventional commits specification. This configuration facilitates automated release notes generation and improves the overall project history readability. Using it promotes a standardized, clear, and unambiguous commit history crucial for collaborative development and automated tooling. It's ideal for projects seeking consistent commit messaging for improved maintainability.
@commitlint/config-conventional downloads surged from March 2024 (7.5M) reaching a peak in June 2025 (21.4M). Downloads remained high through August 2025 (16.4M). September 2025 shows a significant drop, likely due to incomplete monthly data. Overall, the package saw considerable growth in usage until recent weeks..