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 ## Commit Messages
 
-Follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/): `<type>(NODE-XXXX): <subject>`
+PRs are **squash-merged**. The PR title becomes the single commit message on `main`, so only the PR title needs to follow the format below. Individual commits within a branch don't need to match (though it's good practice and helps reviewers).
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+PR title format follows [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/): `<type>(NODE-XXXX): <subject>`
 
 Types: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `style`, `refactor`, `perf`, `test`, `chore`