catchup

Name: catchup
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Author: buvis

Load project context from source files and recent activity into a structured capsule.

2|Updated Dec 20, 2020

Search Tags:#context #engineering #catchup #branch-diff #reverse-dependency #project-capsule

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/buvis/home --skill catchup-buvis

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: catchup
Source: https://github.com/buvis/home/tree/main/.claude/skills/catchup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/buvis/home --skill catchup-buvis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, git, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Hydrate context before starting work. With large context windows, load raw sources directly rather than relying on summaries. The capsule captures derived insights — invariants, decisions, health signals — not paraphrases of files.

Core Features & Use Cases

Parallel loading of sources and health signals to minimize wait times
Read key files (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, README.md) and configurations to guide work
Synthesize a capsule with invariants, decisions, and blast-radius context for reviews

Quick Start

Trigger the catchup workflow on your current branch to assemble a capsule with full project context.

Frequently Asked Questions about catchup

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

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How do I load project context before starting work on a new branch?▼

To load project context before starting work, you can trigger a catchup workflow on your current branch to automatically read key files like CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, README.md, and configurations. It then surfaces actionable invariants, decisions, and health signals needed for informed work.

How does reverse dependency tracing help with code reviews?▼

Reverse dependency tracing reveals the blast radius and rationale of changes by identifying linked issues and pull requests across your source files. This context helps you understand the potential impact of modifications before proceeding with a code review.

Can I use gh and git to trace linked issues and PRs for my project?▼

Yes, you need both gh and git installed as dependencies. The Skill uses git to read branch diffs and gh to trace linked issues and PRs, operating in parallel to assemble a structured capsule with project health signals.

What is the best way to surface invariants and decisions from source files?▼

The best way to surface invariants and decisions is to load raw sources directly rather than relying on summaries. The tool synthesizes a project capsule capturing derived insights, avoiding paraphrases of files to maintain context accuracy.

Do I need large context windows to read CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md files?▼

Large context windows are beneficial because the tool loads raw source files directly, including CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, and model directories, to hydrate context. It operates in parallel across sources to minimize wait times during loading.

Why does my project context summary miss important architectural decisions?▼

Standard summaries often miss architectural decisions because they paraphrase files. The catchup tool avoids this by reading raw source files and configurations, directly capturing derived insights like invariants and blast-radius context into a structured capsule.