Can I configure IntelliJ so it doesn't remember my last commit message?

Question

When I commit changes in IntelliJ, the commit message is prepopulated with the commit message of my last commit. I sometimes then forget to update the message, and commit with incorrect commit messages. I'd rather it was empty so I'd get an error/warning if I forgot to enter one.

Another question deals with fixing corrupted settings. I'm trying to disable it altogether.

Can I configure IntelliJ to not remember my last commit message?

Answer 1

For PhpStorm (Mac) it's in:

PhpStorm > Preferences > Version Control > Commit Dialog

Note: I googled 'disable phpstorm default commit message', and arrived here.

Answer 2

I was having the same problem as you, forgetting to update the commit message. I created this plugin, it basically clears message after you successfully commit something. It doesn't delete the message if you close commit window without committing. Check it out, it might work for you.

Answer 3

File > Settings > Version Control > Commit Dialog > Clear initial commit message