diff --git a/skills/subagent-driven-development/SKILL.md b/skills/subagent-driven-development/SKILL.md
index ea7ac8fd8b..fdc1dfbec1 100644
--- a/skills/subagent-driven-development/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/subagent-driven-development/SKILL.md
@@ -121,10 +121,18 @@ Implementer subagents report one of four statuses. Handle each appropriately:
 
 ## Prompt Templates
 
-- `./implementer-prompt.md` - Dispatch implementer subagent
+- `./implementer-prompt.md` - Dispatch implementer subagent (uses two-commit strategy: checkpoint after impl, final after reviews)
 - `./spec-reviewer-prompt.md` - Dispatch spec compliance reviewer subagent
 - `./code-quality-reviewer-prompt.md` - Dispatch code quality reviewer subagent
 
+## Commit Strategy
+
+Each task produces **two commits** to balance traceability with conflict avoidance:
+1. **Checkpoint commit** — immediately after implementation and self-test pass
+2. **Final commit** — after both spec and code quality reviews approve
+
+During review fix rounds, implementers use `git commit --amend` to squash fixes rather than creating separate commits. This avoids the ~25+ commits typical of large plans while preventing long-running uncommitted code that risks merge conflicts.
+
 ## Example Workflow
 
 ```
@@ -148,14 +156,17 @@ Implementer: "Got it. Implementing now..."
   - Implemented install-hook command
   - Added tests, 5/5 passing
   - Self-review: Found I missed --force flag, added it
-  - Committed
+  - Committed (checkpoint commit #1)
 
 [Dispatch spec compliance reviewer]
 Spec reviewer: ✅ Spec compliant - all requirements met, nothing extra
 
-[Get git SHAs, dispatch code quality reviewer]
+[Dispatch code quality reviewer]
 Code reviewer: Strengths: Good test coverage, clean. Issues: None. Approved.
 
+[Implementer creates final commit #2]
+Implementer: All reviews passed, final commit
+
 [Mark Task 1 complete]
 
 Task 2: Recovery modes
@@ -168,15 +179,15 @@ Implementer:
   - Added verify/repair modes
   - 8/8 tests passing
   - Self-review: All good
-  - Committed
+  - Committed (checkpoint commit #1)
 
 [Dispatch spec compliance reviewer]
 Spec reviewer: ❌ Issues:
   - Missing: Progress reporting (spec says "report every 100 items")
   - Extra: Added --json flag (not requested)
 
-[Implementer fixes issues]
-Implementer: Removed --json flag, added progress reporting
+[Implementer fixes issues with --amend]
+Implementer: Removed --json flag, added progress reporting, amended checkpoint commit
 
 [Spec reviewer reviews again]
 Spec reviewer: ✅ Spec compliant now
@@ -184,12 +195,15 @@ Spec reviewer: ✅ Spec compliant now
 [Dispatch code quality reviewer]
 Code reviewer: Strengths: Solid. Issues (Important): Magic number (100)
 
-[Implementer fixes]
-Implementer: Extracted PROGRESS_INTERVAL constant
+[Implementer fixes with --amend]
+Implementer: Extracted PROGRESS_INTERVAL constant, amended checkpoint commit
 
 [Code reviewer reviews again]
 Code reviewer: ✅ Approved
 
+[Implementer creates final commit #2]
+Implementer: All reviews passed, final commit
+
 [Mark Task 2 complete]
 
 ...
diff --git a/skills/subagent-driven-development/implementer-prompt.md b/skills/subagent-driven-development/implementer-prompt.md
index 400c103479..1d208e61e5 100644
--- a/skills/subagent-driven-development/implementer-prompt.md
+++ b/skills/subagent-driven-development/implementer-prompt.md
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Task tool (general-purpose):
     1. Implement exactly what the task specifies
     2. Write tests (following TDD if task says to)
     3. Verify implementation works
-    4. Commit your work
+    4. **Commit your work** (`git add` + `git commit`) — this is the first checkpoint commit
     5. Self-review (see below)
     6. Report back
 
@@ -41,6 +41,28 @@ Task tool (general-purpose):
     **While you work:** If you encounter something unexpected or unclear, **ask questions**.
     It's always OK to pause and clarify. Don't guess or make assumptions.
 
+    ## Commit Strategy (Two Commits Per Task)
+
+    Each task produces exactly **two commits** to balance traceability with conflict avoidance:
+
+    **Commit 1 — Implementation checkpoint** (after step 4 above):
+    - Commit immediately after implementation and self-test pass
+    - This ensures code doesn't sit uncommitted for long periods, reducing merge conflict risk
+
+    **During review fix rounds** (if reviewers request changes):
+    - Use `git add` + `git commit --amend --no-edit` to squash fixes into Commit 1
+    - Do NOT create separate commits for each review fix
+    - This keeps the task's WIP as a single evolving commit
+
+    **Commit 2 — Final** (after all reviews pass):
+    - When both spec compliance and code quality reviewers approve, create the final commit
+    - Use `git commit --amend` if only minor fixes were added, or a new `git commit` if
+      significant changes accumulated since the last amend
+    - Use a meaningful commit message summarizing the complete task
+
+    **Exception:** If the task touches 5+ files or spans multiple subsystems, you may create
+    additional intermediate commits at natural checkpoints. Report this in your status.
+
     ## Code Organization
 
     You reason best about code you can hold in context at once, and your edits are more