commit-rewriter 0.2

The 0.2 release of commit‑rewriter has been published. This command‑line tool is designed to modify Git commit messages. The main new feature is the ability to work on branches other than the project’s default branch. With the --branch flag, users can specify any branch name—for example, uvx commit-rewriter --branch other—and apply the desired transformations without manually switching context. This capability addresses the request logged in issue #3, which called for greater flexibility when working with development workflows that use multiple concurrent branches.

The rest of the tool continues to focus on rewriting commit messages, making it easier to correct typos, standardize naming conventions, or automatically insert additional information. The update does not change the basic interface or installation requirements, so adoption is immediate for users already on the previous version.

This improvement matters because it lets development teams enforce consistent commit‑history quality policies across all branches, reducing manual effort and improving code traceability. A cleaner, more uniform history facilitates code reviews, changelog generation, and ultimately project maintainability.

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