[MINOR] Update PR message requirements

Author: Mark2000

.github/workflows/commit_checks.yml

@@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ jobs:
       - name: Check Commit Format
         uses: gsactions/commit-message-checker@v2
         with:
-          pattern: 'Issue \#[0-9]+: .+'
+          pattern: '((Issue \#[0-9]+:)|(\[((\#[0-9]+)|(MINOR)|(AUTO))\])) .+'
           checkAllCommitMessages: 'true'
-          error: 'Your first line has to have the format "Issue #XXX: Commit message".'
+          error: 'Your first line has to have the format "Issue #XXX: Commit message" or "[#XXX] Commit Message".'
           excludeDescription: 'true'
           excludeTitle: 'true'
           accessToken: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Pull requests must adhere to style guidelines enforced by a variety of tools. De
 - Black formatter (88 column line default)
 - Ruff linter
 - isort import organizer
-- Commit message requirements: Must take the form `Issue #XXX: Commit message`, not exceeding 72 characters.
+- Commit message requirements: Must take the form `[#XXX] Commit message`, not exceeding 72 characters.
 
 It is recommended to install these tools in the editor of your choice and have them warn for noncompliance and apply autofixes on save.