get-git-diff

Analyze git diffs between commits or branches and generate structured reports.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Olino3/forge --skill get-git-diff
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Skill: get-git-diff
Source: https://github.com/Olino3/forge/tree/main/forge-plugin/skills/get-git-diff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Olino3/forge --skill get-git-diff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Manually analyzing complex Git diffs, especially large ones, merges, or renames, is time-consuming and prone to missing critical changes. This skill automates the detailed examination and summarization of code changes, saving developers time and improving review quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Diff Analysis: Provides unified diffs with file statistics, rename detection, and merge commit handling.
  • Contextual Summaries: Categorizes changes by type (feature, bug fix, refactoring) and assesses potential risks.
  • Use Case: Before approving a pull request, use this skill to get a detailed, categorized summary of all changes between the feature branch and main, including potential breaking changes or security implications, without manually sifting through thousands of lines.

Quick Start

Analyze the git diff between the 'feature/login' branch and 'main'.

Frequently Asked Questions about get-git-diff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze git diffs between branches to identify all changes?

Git diff analysis extracts and categorizes changes between commits or branches, showing file modifications, renames, and merges in a structured format. This skill automates the process by generating unified diffs with statistics and detecting special cases like large files and binary content, eliminating manual review of thousands of lines.

Can git diff analysis detect renamed files and merge commits?

Yes, rename detection and merge commit handling are core features. The skill identifies file renames separately from content changes and processes merge commits to surface all modifications, preventing critical changes from being overlooked during code review.

What's the best way to review a pull request with thousands of changed lines?

Automated diff analysis categorizes changes by type—feature, bug fix, refactoring—and assesses risk, including potential breaking changes and security implications. This reduces review time by providing a contextual summary instead of requiring manual inspection of the entire changeset.

How does git diff analysis handle large diffs and binary files?

The skill includes special-case handling for large diffs and binary files, applying file operation categorization and generating structured reports. This ensures comprehensive analysis without performance degradation or incomplete summaries on edge cases.

Can I use git diff analysis on code repositories of any size?

Yes, the skill applies to repositories of any size. It scales through structured processing, including file statistics, name-status output, and templated report generation to /claudedocs, designed to handle both small and large codebases uniformly.

What output does git diff analysis produce for documentation and tracking?

The skill generates structured reports and documentation artifacts stored under /claudedocs, including change categorization, impact grouping, and file operation logs. This output supports mandatory workflow steps and provides audit trails for version control tracking.