diff --git a/git/.gitconfig.symlink b/git/.gitconfig.symlink
index 41d8bbe..de783c6 100644
--- a/git/.gitconfig.symlink
+++ b/git/.gitconfig.symlink
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+# vim:set ft=gitconfig :
+
 [core]
   attributesFile = ~/dotfiles/git/.gitattributes
   excludesFile = ~/dotfiles/git/.gitignore
@@ -21,6 +23,8 @@
 
 [init]
   defaultBranch = main
+[commit]
+  template = ~/dotfiles/git/commit_template
 [push]
   autoSetupRemote = true
 [rebase]
diff --git a/git/commit_template b/git/commit_template
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0a70d01
--- /dev/null
+++ b/git/commit_template
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# Title: Summary, imperative, start upper case, don't end with a period
+# No more than 50 chars. #### 50 chars is here:  #
+
+# Remember blank line between title and body.
+
+# Body: Explain *what* and *why* (not *how*).
+# Wrap at 72 chars. ################################## which is here:  #
+
+
+# At the end: Include Co-authored-by for all contributors.
+# Include at least one empty line before it. Format:
+# Co-authored-by: name <user@users.noreply.github.com>
+#
+# How to Write a Git Commit Message:
+# https://chris.beams.io/posts/git-commit/
+#
+# 1. Separate subject from body with a blank line
+# 2. Limit the subject line to 50 characters
+# 3. Capitalize the subject line
+# 4. Do not end the subject line with a period
+# 5. Use the imperative mood in the subject line
+# 6. Wrap the body at 72 characters
+# 7. Use the body to explain what and why vs. how
+