btx

Clones and updates external repositories via the btx CLI, outputting JSON metadata.

4|1|Updated Apr 19, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles --skill btx
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Skill: btx
Source: https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/btx
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles --skill btx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clones and updates external repositories for exploration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clone or update repos for exploration using the btx CLI.
  • Inspect a repository's history and metadata to understand its structure.
  • Use cases include quickly examining a library's internals or evaluating an external project.

Quick Start

Run btx <repo> to clone or update a repository and retrieve its metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about btx

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I clone a GitHub repository for code exploration?

To clone a GitHub repository for code exploration, you can use the btx CLI by running the command with the target repository URL to retrieve its local path and metadata.

Can I fetch a specific branch or reference when cloning a repository?

Yes, you can fetch a specific branch or reference when cloning a repository by passing the --ref option to the btx CLI command.

How do I check if a cloned repository is stale or needs an update?

You can check if a cloned repository is stale by reading the stale and updated_at fields from the JSON object output returned after running the btx CLI command.

What is the best way to inspect a library's internals without keeping a permanent clone?

The best way to inspect a library's internals is using the --fresh option with the btx CLI, which clones or updates the external repository temporarily for exploration.

Do I need the btx CLI to explore external project implementations?

Yes, you need the btx CLI installed locally to explore external project implementations, as this Skill requires it to clone repos and output the corresponding metadata JSON object.

What metadata fields are returned when cloning a repository for inspection?

When cloning a repository for inspection, the returned JSON object includes the path, url, branch, updated_at, and stale fields to help you understand the repository structure.