incubate

Clone or create repositories into a structured incubate layout with workflow modes.

116|56|Updated Jan 18, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Soul-Brews-Studio/arra-oracle-skills-cli --skill incubate

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: incubate
Source: https://github.com/Soul-Brews-Studio/arra-oracle-skills-cli/tree/main/src/skills/incubate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Soul-Brews-Studio/arra-oracle-skills-cli --skill incubate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers often need a fast, reliable way to start working on a repository for active development, rather than just studying code. This skill provisions a ready‑to‑code environment, tracks incubation sessions, and prevents clutter from temporary clones.

Core Features & Use Cases

Clone or create repositories and symlink them into a structured ψ/incubate/owner/repo layout.
Workflow modes: default long‑term development, --flash for rapid issue‑fix‑PR cycles, --contribute for multi‑feature contributions, --status to list active incubations, and --offload to clean up while preserving the origin.
Manifest management with .origins and hub files (REPO.md) for provenance and session logging.
Init command to restore origins after a fresh clone of the Oracle repository.
Integration with ghq, GitHub CLI (gh) and .gitignore handling.

Quick Start

Ask the oracle to incubate the repository https://github.com/example/project.

Frequently Asked Questions about incubate

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I clone a GitHub repository for active development instead of just reading the code?▼

To clone a repository for active development, use a workflow that symlinks the clone into a structured directory layout. This prepares a ready-to-code environment for immediate contributions while tracking session provenance.

What is the best way to set up a rapid fix and PR cycle for a cloned repository?▼

The best way to set up a rapid fix and PR cycle is using a flash workflow mode. This provisions the repository specifically for quick issue-fix-PR cycles, preventing clutter from temporary clones after the work is done.

Can I use ghq and GitHub CLI to manage my local development workflow?▼

Yes, you can use ghq and GitHub CLI to manage your local development workflow. This integration handles repository cloning, directory symlinking, and .gitignore management while maintaining manifests for origin tracking.

How do I clean up temporary repository clones without losing the origin data?▼

To clean up temporary repository clones without losing origin data, use an offload workflow mode. This removes the active development clutter while preserving the tracked origins and hub files for future restoration.

How do I restore tracked origins after a fresh clone of an Oracle repository?▼

To restore tracked origins after a fresh clone of an Oracle repository, run an init command. This action restores the origins and hub files based on the existing manifests, re-establishing the provenance tracking for your development environment.