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catch-up

Summarize recent git history, open debt, and architectural decisions.

Updated Nov 17, 2025
Search Tags:#codebase#git-history#context-loading#catch-up#architectural-decisions#open-debt
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Valynt/ValueOS --skill catch-up-valynt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: catch-up
Source: https://github.com/Valynt/ValueOS/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/catch-up
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Valynt/ValueOS --skill catch-up-valynt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Orient to the current state of the ValueOS codebase after a gap. This skill helps a user starting a new session, resuming after a break, or asked to summarize what's changed by surfacing recent git history, open debt, and architectural decisions to build context before acting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read recent git history to surface changes and context
  • Identify open debt items and architectural decisions affecting the current state
  • Provide a concise orientation summary for a next task

Quick Start

Summarize the current repository state by reading recent git history, review open debt, and surface architectural decisions to orient a new session.

Frequently Asked Questions about catch-up

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I orient to a codebase after a break and understand recent changes?▼

To orient to a codebase after a break, surface recent git history, open debt, and architectural decisions. This builds context and provides a concise orientation summary to prepare you for your next development task.

What is the best way to summarize repository state before starting a new session?▼

Summarizing repository state before a new session involves reading recent git history and reviewing open debt. This context-loading process highlights architectural decisions, ensuring you understand the current state before acting.

Why should I review architectural decisions and open debt when resuming a coding task?▼

Reviewing architectural decisions and open debt when resuming a coding task ensures you are aware of current constraints and technical liabilities. This context-loading prevents conflicting work and aligns your next actions with the codebase state.

Can I get up to speed on ValueOS in minutes after being away?▼

You can get up to speed on ValueOS in minutes by reading recent git history, open debt, and architectural decisions. This quickly builds the necessary context to orient you to the current codebase state before acting.

Does catch-up work without external dependencies to load codebase context?▼

Yes, catch-up operates without external dependencies to load codebase context. It reads recent git history, identifies open debt, and surfaces architectural decisions natively to orient a new session or summarize changes.

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