Investigate Git file origins and change history into a Markdown report.
npx skills add https://github.com/swat9013/dotfiles --skill file-archaeology
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: file-archaeology Source: https://github.com/swat9013/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude-global/skills/file-archaeology Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swat9013/dotfiles --skill file-archaeology
Systematically uncovers why a file exists, who changed it, and how its design evolved so maintainers can make informed decisions about fixes, refactors, or removals.
Run file-archaeology on the target filepath to produce a dated Markdown report summarizing introduction, key changes, and unresolved questions.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Git history investigation extracts full change logs, blame data, and merge commits to trace file origins and design intent. It uses pickaxe searches and chronological provenance to identify initial introduction and major rewrites for maintainers.
Tracing specific strings in git relies on pickaxe and regex searches to locate exact commits where content was added or removed. Blame analysis and bisect guidance further pinpoint regression root-causes across branches and merge points.
Yes, file provenance analysis works across branches and merge commits to reconstruct design intent and identify regression root-causes. It gathers chronological change history including renames and merge points to ensure comprehensive evidence-backed findings.
Git forensics reporting compiles findings, evidence, and executed git commands into a dated Markdown report. This reproducible output is suitable for code reviews, incident postmortems, or design documentation, ensuring all provenance analysis is traceable.
Git bisect guidance helps locate regression root-causes by analyzing file history and targeted changes. Combined with blame and pickaxe searches, it narrows down the specific commits that introduced flaky jobs or behavioral shifts for evidence-backed remediation.
sfc-gh-dflippoSynchronizes AI agent skills from local SKILL.md files and remote Git repositories.
ramybarsoumConvert raw incident notes into structured postmortem documents with RCA and action items.
robit-manAutomate git bisect to identify the commit that introduced a regression.
JaimeJunrTrace file changes and authors using git blame and log commands.