diff --git a/docs/developers.md b/docs/developers.md
index 163ba1b9d..e0aeb374a 100644
--- a/docs/developers.md
+++ b/docs/developers.md
@@ -174,6 +174,7 @@ Common commit types:
 - feat: Add a new feature
 - docs: Change documentation
 - test: Improve testing
+- ref: refactor existing code
 
 Common scopes: