git template

git config commit.template /home/$USER/Desktop

example template

# Place a subject above the body, limit to 50 chars

# Specify the body of the commit one line below the subject wrapping at
# 70 characters to keep things neatly organized.  Here you should explain
# why the commit was created.

# You can use multiple paragraphs and other formatting to describe the
# commit.  Add details as necessary until you have provided enough info
# about the commit.

#    - Bullets can be added
#    - But should be persistent
 
# Additionally, work items can be tracked using their id numbers.

# Work Items Resole: 557, 188, 122