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catchup

Summarize Git status and diffs while conserving tokens.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#git#workflow#code review#version control#diff#token optimization#summary
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/athola/claudenomicon --skill catchup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: catchup
Source: https://github.com/athola/claudenomicon/tree/main/skills/catchup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/athola/claudenomicon --skill catchup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Understanding recent changes in a Git repository can be time-consuming, especially with large diffs, and can consume many AI tokens. This skill provides a lightweight ritual to quickly summarize Git status and diffs while conserving tokens.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Repo Context Confirmation: Verifies the current repository and active branch.
  • Lightweight Status Snapshot: Uses git status -sb and git diff --stat for a concise overview.
  • File Inspection & Summarization: Lists and inspects material files, summarizing changes, implications, and tests.
  • Token-Efficient Review: Prioritizes source/config/docs, uses rg/sed for snippets, and avoids re-printing large diffs.
  • Use Case: Before starting a new task, use this skill to quickly understand all changes on your current branch, get a concise summary of each modified file, and identify any immediate follow-ups, all while minimizing AI token usage.

Quick Start

Ensure you are in the /home/alext/gemini-marketplace directory, then run this skill to get a summary of recent Git changes.