diff --git a/.claude/commands/fix-ci.md b/.claude/commands/fix-ci.md
index 33efbde..2257c30 100644
--- a/.claude/commands/fix-ci.md
+++ b/.claude/commands/fix-ci.md
@@ -40,13 +40,13 @@ Requirements:
 - Ensure changes are production-ready, not temporary hacks
 - Preserve existing functionality while fixing issues
 
-## Step 4: Create Branch and Commit Changes
+## Step 4: Commit Changes
 
 After applying fixes:
-1. Create a branch named `claude-fix-ci-${timestamp}` 
-2. Stage all modified files with `git add`
-3. Commit with a descriptive message explaining what was fixed
-4. Document which CI jobs/tests were addressed
+1. Stage all modified files with `git add -A` or `git add .`
+2. Commit with a descriptive message using `git commit -m "Fix CI failures: <description>"`
+3. Include details about which CI jobs/tests were fixed in the commit message
+4. Important: Always commit your changes even if you're already on a branch
 
 ## Step 5: Verify Fixes Locally
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/auto-fix-ci-inline.yml b/.github/workflows/auto-fix-ci-inline.yml
index 6334849..913d86e 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/auto-fix-ci-inline.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/auto-fix-ci-inline.yml
@@ -120,12 +120,12 @@ jobs:
             - Ensure changes are production-ready, not temporary hacks
             - Preserve existing functionality while fixing issues
             
-            ## Step 4: Create Branch and Commit Changes
+            ## Step 4: Commit Changes
             
-            After applying fixes:
-            1. Stage all modified files with `git add`
-            2. Commit with a descriptive message explaining what was fixed
-            3. Document which CI jobs/tests were addressed
+            After applying ALL fixes:
+            1. Stage all modified files with `git add -A` 
+            2. Commit with: `git commit -m "Fix CI failures: prettier formatting and syntax errors"`
+            3. Important: You MUST commit your changes - the branch already exists
             
             ## Step 5: Verify Fixes Locally
             
diff --git a/slash-commands/fix-ci.md b/slash-commands/fix-ci.md
index 33efbde..2257c30 100644
--- a/slash-commands/fix-ci.md
+++ b/slash-commands/fix-ci.md
@@ -40,13 +40,13 @@ Requirements:
 - Ensure changes are production-ready, not temporary hacks
 - Preserve existing functionality while fixing issues
 
-## Step 4: Create Branch and Commit Changes
+## Step 4: Commit Changes
 
 After applying fixes:
-1. Create a branch named `claude-fix-ci-${timestamp}` 
-2. Stage all modified files with `git add`
-3. Commit with a descriptive message explaining what was fixed
-4. Document which CI jobs/tests were addressed
+1. Stage all modified files with `git add -A` or `git add .`
+2. Commit with a descriptive message using `git commit -m "Fix CI failures: <description>"`
+3. Include details about which CI jobs/tests were fixed in the commit message
+4. Important: Always commit your changes even if you're already on a branch
 
 ## Step 5: Verify Fixes Locally