git-summary

Analyze Git branch differences against main to generate lower-case bulleted PR summaries.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/olliecrow/codex --skill git-summary-olliecrow
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Skill: git-summary
Source: https://github.com/olliecrow/codex/tree/main/skills/git-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/olliecrow/codex --skill git-summary-olliecrow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of clear, concise, and actionable summaries for your Git pull requests, ensuring that reviewers quickly understand the changes and their implications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Diff Analysis: Compares your current branch against the main branch to identify all changes.
  • Intent Understanding: Analyzes the purpose and impact of each code modification.
  • PR Summary Generation: Produces a lower-case, bulleted list suitable for PR descriptions, highlighting key changes, nuances, and potential gotchas.
  • Use Case: After making several commits to a feature branch, use this Skill to generate a PR summary that accurately reflects the work done, making the review process smoother and faster.

Quick Start

Use the git-summary skill to generate a PR summary for the current branch.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a pull request summary from a Git diff?

To generate a pull request summary, this Skill analyzes the diff between your current branch and the main branch to produce a concise, lower-case bulleted list of changes. It maps code modifications to user-facing behavior and highlights potential risks for reviewers.

What is the best way to automate code review summaries for feature branches?

Automating code review summaries involves comparing a Git branch against main to identify changes and understand their intent. This Skill generates an actionable PR summary that highlights key changes, nuances, and gotchas so reviewers can understand the implications faster.

Do I need local Git repository access to analyze branch differences?

Yes, you need local Git repository access to analyze branch differences. The Skill requires the ability to execute Git commands directly for diff and log analysis to accurately compare your feature branch against the main branch.

Can I use this to map code changes to user-facing behavior and identify risks?

Yes, you can use this to map code changes to user-facing behavior and identify risks. The Skill analyzes the intent and impact of each modification, producing a bulleted list that highlights key changes, nuances, and potential gotchas for the review process.

Does the git-summary Skill work without Git log analysis?

No, the git-summary Skill does not work without Git log analysis. It requires executing Git commands for both diff and log analysis to understand the full context of commits on your feature branch and generate an accurate pull request summary.

What format does the automated PR summary output use?

The automated PR summary output uses a concise, lower-case bulleted list format. This structure is designed to be suitable for PR descriptions, clearly highlighting key changes, nuances, and potential gotchas discovered during the diff analysis.