This commit message template that helps you write great commit messages and enforce it across your team.

.git-commit-template.txt

# <type>: (If applied, this commit will...) <subject> (Max 50 char)
# |<-------------  Using a Maximum Of 50 Characters  ------------>|

# Explain why this change is being made
# |<--- Try To Limit Each Line to a Maximum Of 72 Characters ---->|

# Provide links or keys to any relevant
# [jira | tickets | articles | other resources]
# Valid Example: Github issue #23

# --- COMMIT END ---
# TYPE CAN BE: 
#
# feat     (new feature)
# fix      (bug fix)
# refactor (refactoring production code)
# style    (formatting, missing semi colons, etc; no code change)
# docs     (changes to documentation)
# test     (adding/refactoring tests; no production code change)
# chore    (updating grunt tasks etc; no production code change)
# --------------------
# REMEMBER TO:
#    Capitalize the subject line
#    Use the imperative mood in the subject line
#    Do not end the subject line with a period
#    Separate subject from body with a blank line
#    Use the body to explain what and why vs. how
#    Can use multiple lines with "-" for bullet points in body
# --------------------
# For more information about this template, check out
# https://gist.github.com/aelkz/706f633d9974fe6c98b53bc90502b565

To apply the template,
Save the above file to your local machine and use
git config --global commit.template <.git-commit-template.txt file path>
For example, if you saved it to your home folder, try:
git config --global commit.template ~/.git-commit-template.txt

References:
A useful template for commit messages
How to Write a Git Commit Message
Example for a Good Commit Message