journalism

Query the garden's append-only journal, job board, and message bus.

3|2|Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kriscendobot/garden --skill journalism-kriscendobot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: journalism
Source: https://github.com/kriscendobot/garden/tree/main/skills/journalism
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kriscendobot/garden --skill journalism-kriscendobot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of maintaining visibility into a complex, distributed agentic workflow by providing a standardized interface to query the journal, job board, and message bus.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified Querying: Search across job states, project histories, and role-based messages using git-native tools.
  • Context Discovery: Navigate curated trees for project-specific rules and cross-cutting reference libraries.
  • Use Case: A maintainer can quickly audit the status of all in-flight tasks by listing the job board directories or trace the history of a specific project by filtering entries by slug.

Quick Start

Use the journalism skill to list all currently open jobs in the todo directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about journalism

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query an append-only journal to track agentic workflow history?

You can query an append-only journal for tracking agentic workflow history by using git-native log and grep operations to navigate project context trees and filter historical project data efficiently.

What is the best way to track in-flight tasks and job states in a distributed agentic workflow?

Tracking in-flight tasks and job states in a distributed agentic workflow is done by querying the job board directories via a unified interface, allowing maintainers to list open jobs and audit task statuses across projects.

How do I search role-based messages and project histories using git-native tools?

Searching role-based messages and project histories using git-native tools involves querying a message bus interface that filters entries by slug to trace the history of specific projects and role-based communications.

Can I navigate cross-cutting reference libraries and project-specific rules without external dependencies?

Yes, you can navigate cross-cutting reference libraries and project-specific rules without external dependencies because the Skill operates with zero dependencies, relying entirely on git-based log and grep operations for context discovery.

When should I not use a git-based log and grep approach for context discovery?

You should not use a git-based log and grep approach for context discovery if your project lacks an append-only journal, job board, or message bus architecture, as this querying interface depends on these specific structural directories.