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catchup

Collect repository state and scan for in-progress work markers.

1|1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
Search Tags:#git#workflow#context#plan#todo#session#catchup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bettercallzaal/ZAOOS --skill catchup-bettercallzaal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: catchup
Source: https://github.com/bettercallzaal/ZAOOS/tree/main/.claude/skills/catchup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bettercallzaal/ZAOOS --skill catchup-bettercallzaal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When you start a new session or return after a pause, you often lose awareness of the current work state. Catchup gathers repository state, highlights in-progress work, and presents a concise summary to get you back on track quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State gathering: detects current branch, status, recent commits, and unstaged changes.
  • In-progress discovery: scans for TODO/FIXME/HACK markers and plan documents to surface ongoing tasks.
  • Session recap: provides a compact report suitable for resuming work after a pause.
  • Use Case: Re-entering a stalled feature branch to determine what needs finishing and what has changed.

Quick Start

Run Catchup at the start of a session to see your current repository state and in-progress work.

Frequently Asked Questions about catchup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I restore git context and see unstaged changes after a break?▼

To restore git context after a break, you can gather repository state by detecting the current branch, status, recent commits, and unstaged changes to produce a structured summary for quick re-entry.

What is the best way to find in-progress work and TODO markers in my repository?▼

Finding in-progress work involves scanning your repository for TODO, FIXME, HACK, and WIP markers alongside plan files. This surfaces ongoing tasks and highlights what needs finishing on a stalled branch.

How do I get a session recap of my current branch and modified files?▼

Getting a session recap requires collecting your current branch, modified files, and recent commits into a deterministic, structured summary. This compact report is suitable for loading into your UI or assistant context.

Can I use a git workflow summary to surface ongoing tasks for an assistant?▼

Yes, you can use a git workflow summary to surface ongoing tasks for an assistant. The summary provides explicit fields for branch, modified files, and in-progress tasks formatted specifically for loading into assistant context.

Does the repository state summary include WIP notes and plan files?▼

Yes, the repository state summary includes WIP notes and plan files. It explicitly scans for TODO, FIXME, HACK, XXX, and WIP markers to identify and highlight in-progress indicators within your codebase.

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