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discover-history

Search archived tickets under .workaholic/tickets/archive and sort matches by relevance.

1|Updated Jan 15, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#context#search#history#tickets#discover#archived
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qmu/workaholic --skill discover-history
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: discover-history
Source: https://github.com/qmu/workaholic/tree/main/plugins/core/skills/discover-history
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qmu/workaholic --skill discover-history

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams quickly locate relevant historical decisions by searching archived tickets, reducing cognitive load and rework when planning changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword-based lookup: search archived tickets to surface the most relevant past work.
  • Context extraction: identify ticket title, overview, key files, and rationale to understand prior decisions.
  • Use Case: when planning a feature, run a keyword search to locate related tickets and align approach.

Quick Start

Run the search script with keywords extracted from your ticket request: bash .claude/skills/discover-history/sh/search.sh <keyword1> [keyword2] ...

Frequently Asked Questions about discover-history

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search archived tickets to find past development context?▼

Search archived tickets by running the search script with specific keywords via bash .claude/skills/discover-history/sh/search.sh. It reads local archive data, returns matched tickets with counts, and sorts results by relevance to surface historical context.

What historical context can I extract from archived tickets?▼

Searching archived tickets extracts historical context including the ticket title, overview, key files, and rationale. This helps developers and product teams quickly locate past decisions and understand prior choices when planning changes.

Where does the archived ticket search tool look for past work data?▼

The archived ticket search tool reads local archive data stored under the .workaholic/tickets/archive directory. It scans this local path to surface matched tickets and counts based on your provided keywords.

When do I need to search archived tickets during a development workflow?▼

You need to search archived tickets when planning a feature or change and need to align your approach with past decisions. It reduces cognitive load and rework by quickly locating relevant historical context from ticket-driven development workflows.

Can I use multiple keywords to find related historical tickets?▼

Yes, you can use multiple keywords to find related historical tickets by passing multiple arguments to the search script. The tool matches archived tickets against all provided keywords and returns sorted results with relevance counts.

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