diff --git a/dot_gitmessage.tmpl b/dot_gitmessage.tmpl
index fe8de77..d193a85 100644
--- a/dot_gitmessage.tmpl
+++ b/dot_gitmessage.tmpl
@@ -6,13 +6,28 @@ type(scope): concise description
 
 
 # List of change types:
-# feat     : New feature
-# fix      : Bug fix
-# docs     : Documentation only
+# feat     : New feature or enhancement to dotfiles
+# fix      : Bug fix in configuration
+# docs     : Documentation changes
 # style    : Formatting, missing semicolons, etc.
 # refactor : Code change that neither fixes a bug nor adds a feature
 # test     : Adding missing tests or correcting existing tests
-# chore    : Maintenance, dependencies, etc.
+# chore    : Routine maintenance, dependency updates
+# config   : Configuration file changes (specific to dotfiles)
+# env      : Environment-specific changes
+# secret   : Changes to encrypted content
+# script   : Changes to shell scripts or automation
+
+# Chezmoi-specific scope examples:
+# (nvim)    : Neovim configuration
+# (shell)   : Shell configurations (bash, zsh, fish)
+# (kitty)   : Kitty terminal configuration
+# (hypr)    : Hyprland configuration
+# (waybar)  : Waybar configuration
+# (scripts) : Shell scripts and utilities
+# (secrets) : Encrypted files and secrets
+# (external): External dependencies
 
 # Closes/Fixes/Resolves: #123 (if applicable)
 # Co-authored-by: Name <email> (if applicable)
+# Target-Host: hostname (if change is specific to a certain machine)