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Creating Commits

A commit is how you record the current state of a biological asset.

Each commit acts as a meaningful checkpoint that captures what changed, why it changed, and who made the update.

Commits form the traceable backbone of CellRepo.

When you make a commit, you are:

  • Capturing what the asset looks like at this point in time
  • Recording who made the update
  • Optionally explaining why this state matters

A commit does not mean the work is finished. It simply means: this is a meaningful state worth recording.

Important: Your First Commit Is Always Blank

Every new repository begins with a blank initial commit, regardless of whether you created the repository using a blank setup or selected a template. This blank commit establishes the repository’s starting point. To begin adding real information, open the repository and create a new commit.

How to Create a Commit

You can create a commit from two places:

a. From the Latest Commit Page

  • Open the repository
  • Ensure you are viewing or have selected the correct branch
  • Click New Commit
  • Add information you want to record in the commit template

This is the most common workflow.

b. From the Branches Page

  • Open Branches in the repository
  • Choose the branch you want to update
  • Click the three‑dot menu next to the branch
  • Select New Commit
  • Add information you want to record in the commit template

This is useful when working with multiple branches or when branching/parallel work is active.

Viewing and Comparing Commits

After several commits exist, you can review the full history:

  • Open Commits to see every update
  • Click any commit to view details
  • Download a commit report
  • Compare with previous commits to see exactly what changed

This is essential for traceability, review, audits, and collaboration.

Mistakes Are Not a Problem

If you made an error, simply create a new commit with corrected information. CellRepo never overwrites past data—history stays intact for transparency.

Getting help

If you’re unsure what should count as a commit, or how detailed it should be, you don’t need to guess. You can contact us at support@cellrepo.com

Once you are comfortable making commits, you may want to: