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dotfiles-change-control

Enforce change control checks for dotfiles repository commits and PRs.

Updated Jun 13, 2026
Search Tags:#ci/cd#git hooks#repository management#change classification#code control
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/taloncjones/dotfiles --skill dotfiles-change-control
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dotfiles-change-control
Source: https://github.com/taloncjones/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/dotfiles-change-control
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/taloncjones/dotfiles --skill dotfiles-change-control

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces strict change control in the dotfiles repository, ensuring code quality, security, and maintainability through a series of checks and guidelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Change Classification: Categorizes changes into different classes like tracked assets, installer logic, and machine-local templates.
  • Gate Chain: Enforces a sequence of checks including Claude guard hooks, Git hooks, tests, and CI to prevent code merges that violate policy.
  • Commit/PR Rules: Enforces commit and pull request formatting, including message scope and branch naming conventions.
  • Settings Management: Manages the template for settings.json and handles its propagation to existing machines.
  • Special Protocols: Provides guidelines for handling vendored content and rules files.
  • Non-Negotiables: Outlines the non-negotiable rules and incidents that led to their implementation.
  • Pre-Push Checklist: Offers a checklist to ensure changes meet all requirements before pushing to the repository.

Quick Start

Use the dotfiles-change-control skill to check if your changes comply with the repository's change control policies.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotfiles-change-control

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce change control policies in a dotfiles repository?▼

You can enforce change control in a dotfiles repository by applying a gate chain of Git hooks, tests, and CI checks to prevent policy-violating code merges and ensure codebase integrity.

What is change classification for repository management?▼

Change classification for repository management categorizes modifications into classes like tracked assets, installer logic, and machine-local templates to maintain strict codebase organization and security.

How do I standardize commit and PR formatting for git hooks and CI/CD?▼

Standardize commit and PR formatting by enforcing branch naming conventions and commit message scopes through a continuous gate chain of Git hooks and CI/CD pipeline checks.

How do I manage settings.json propagation across multiple machines?▼

Manage settings.json propagation by maintaining a central template in the repository and using change control processes to handle its deployment and updates to existing machines.

What is a gate chain for code control in CI/CD pipelines?▼

A gate chain for code control enforces a sequence of checks including Claude guard hooks, Git hooks, tests, and CI to prevent code merges that violate repository policy.

How do I handle vendored content and rules files in a dotfiles repository?▼

Handle vendored content and rules files by following special change control protocols that ensure these external assets comply with the repository's non-negotiable coding standards.

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